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Loch an Eilein

Nature & gardens

Loch an Eilein

A loch in Rothiemurchus forest with a ruined castle on a small island and a flat path of about three miles all the way round through Caledonian pinewood. Shorter there-and-back strolls work for little legs.

📍 Aviemore, Scotland · PH22 1QH

Free / PaidOutdoorPhoto: rothiemurchus.net

Visitor information

Ages
0–16+
Typical visit
Half day
Address
Rothiemurchus, by Aviemore (estate centre postcode PH22 1QH)
Opening times
Open access
⚠️ Opening times, prices and seasonal closures change often. Always confirm on the official website before you set off.Details last checked 7 Oct 2026.

Family facilities

Last checked 7 Oct 2026

  • ParkingPay car park at the loch (£5/day)

A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.

What's on near Loch an Eilein

Everything we list here and within half a mile, in one place.

Make a day of it

Loch an Eilein is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.

Tumble lists this attraction for discovery only — we're not affiliated with it and earn nothing from your visit. Always check the official website for the latest opening times, prices and booking requirements.