An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)
An Lochan Uaine
A small emerald-green lake in the depths of Glenmore’s pine forest, reached by a walk of about 1 hour from the Glenmore Visitor Centre via the Rivrie Pass.
An Lochan Uaine means “the little green loch.” It is tucked away in the Rivrie Pass on the east side of Glenmore Forest Park, and its water has a striking emerald hue. Legend says the water turned green because fairies washed their clothes in it. From the Glenmore Visitor Centre beside Loch Morlich, follow a gentle forest track for about 2 km. The round trip takes about 1.5 hours and suits families. Fitter walkers can continue over the pass to Rivrie Bothy, or climb the small hill Meall a’ Bhuachaille for views of the Cairngorm peaks. Admission is free, but the visitor centre car park charges a fee.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
- CairnGorm Mountain Railway
- Loch Morlich
- Loch Garten & RSPB Abernethy
- Ben Macdui
- Rothiemurchus Estate
- Loch an Eilein
- Strathspey Railway