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Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Alvie

Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Alvie

Moderate

4.8

(18)

137

riders

Loch an Eilein – Loch an Eilein Castle loop from Alvie

02:12

36.1km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.45 km

Aviemore

Highlight • Settlement

Lively little town, which is very much geared towards leisure tourists, skiers and hikers as well as party nights

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2

9.99 km

Loch an Eilein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Around Loch an Eileen, you'll find a lovely, winding gravel bike path. It's not technical, just pure enjoyment in the beautiful scenery.

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3

10.5 km

Loch an Eilein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Loch An Eilein Castle stands on a natural island just off the north-west shore of Loch An Eilein, deep in the Rothiemurchus Forest. The castle was built in the 13th …

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10.6 km

Loch an Eilein

Lake

5

20.8 km

View of the Cairngorms from Rothiemurchus Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

21.3 km

Loch Morlich

Highlight • Beach

A lovely place to pause along the edge of the deservedly popular Loch Morlich. There is a sandy beach nearby and stunning views across the water towards the northern peaks of the Cairngorms National Park.

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7

23.2 km

Aviemore to Glenmore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very cruisey as a descent. Would be quite a long climb if done in the other direction. But a great place to improve confidence on a mountain bike for all ages.

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8

28.3 km

Old Logging Way Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice gravel route

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30.2 km

River Spey

Lake

10

31.2 km

Speyside Way: Kingussie to Aviemore

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great smooth track, with lots of ups and downs

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B

36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

2.82 km

2.56 km

815 m

334 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

6.71 km

5.97 km

318 m

136 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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