Warmth comes in bursts now rather than blasting heat all day long. Loch Coire an Lochain Descend the grassy slope to the west of the Coire and as the gradient eases, trend west to pick up a faint zig-zag path through the heather. The track undulates as it heads round the hillside, Loch Lyon becoming more visible, before it drops steeply to just above the shores of the loch. We took the ‘high road’ for the ascent (which involved a few steep climbs) and stayed on the low road for the return journey which made the descent super-whoop-tastic rapid. Author Interview: Helen and Paul Webster, Day Walks in the Cairngorms. Open-plan. We took the ‘high road’ for the ascent (which involved a few steep climbs) and stayed on the low road for the return journey which made the descent super-whoop-tastic rapid. Loch an Eilein at the end of July was surging with windswept waves. Meet the 100 OS GetOutside Champions who will be leading the GetOutside charge and showcasing the best of Britain with their stories and tips. The local Co-Op is only a 3 minute drive away and stocks the basics. Pinterest. Lochan Deo: The track into Gleann Einich is attractive and the pines at the foot of Gleann Einich make the walk a pleasure. On the first floor there are four generous bedrooms (three doubles and a twin), bathroom with roll top bath and shower and a snug with views over the mountains which is an ideal place to relax after a day out and about! This walk has lots of points of interest en route and possibilities for alternative return routes depending on time. Start at Whitewell where there is good parking on the road verges. Village Amenities. Although this is mostly a linear walk, we use a parallel section at higher level for part of the return, with views of Glen Einich side, and across the Spey valley on the other. Mountain Hare Apartment, in AVIEMORE Loch Einich. Ideas for places to eat. I would have no hesitation in recommending Einich to others and will be visiting again." After a quality hour spent walking round the loch, the second outlet is reached. Low clouds streaked across the sky, bringing distant squalls. Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. Your reward for this is the view over the remote loch with its high cliffs, plunging from the summit of Sgoran Dubh Mhor to the surface of the loch 600m below. Einich is the ideal location from which to explore the wonders of the Cairngorms and surrounding area whether it is sightseeing, watching the Ospreys at the Boat of Garten, skiing at Aviemore, fishing on the River Spey or walking in the mountains. Day 4 (Wednesday): Easy Walking Day - Today we'll take things at an easier pace with the chance for a bit of a rest if needed or a lower level excursion - we may visit the Falls of Pattack at Loch Laggan or explore some of the forest trails around Loch Morlich. Rain and wind have cooled the hills. Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way. Set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park with breathtaking scenery majestic mountains and abundant wildlife it is only 14 miles from Aviemore where plenty of good shops and eateries can be found. Einich offers comfortable and spacious accommodation with a sitting room, dining room, shower room, laundry room, kitchen and boot room with W.C on the ground floor. I've walked up onto the plateau from there, over Carn Ban Mor and looked down over Loch Einich. Group Inverness. Meet Bee Leask - Shetlander, Adventurer, Athlete, Scotland obsessed, island and Munro bagger. It is a long haul to the Loch where the path upwards takes off: 11 or 12 kilometres or around 2 hours walking on a stony landrover track. 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