Loch an Eilein
A forest loch on the Rothiemurchus estate, with a medieval castle ruin on an island in the middle and a gentle, beautiful lakeside path.
Loch an Eilein lies on the Rothiemurchus estate about 5 km south of Aviemore, surrounded by ancient Caledonian pine forest. The castle ruin on the island in the loch is said to be linked to the 14th-century “Wolf of Badenoch.” The lakeside path is about 5 km long, flat and easy, takes about 1.5 hours, and is often rated among the most beautiful lakeside walks in Britain. The car park charges a fee, and there is a small visitor centre and a coffee kiosk. You can cycle from Aviemore.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Rothiemurchus Estate
- Aviemore & Cairngorms National Park
- Strathspey Railway
- Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
- Uath Lochans
- Loch Morlich
- Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
- Landmark Forest Adventure Park