Loch an Eilein

Another great little walk is around Loch an Eilein just outside of Aviemore. There is a small charge for parking, but there is a visitor's centre selling gifts and refreshments as well as toilets, so I don't begrudge a few pounds for the facilities.  There is a lovely walk around the loch which is around 7km long.

http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/loch-an-eilein.shtml

Our survey route took us all around the loch, through some areas of remnant caledonian pine forest.

We also climbed up to the nearby peak of Ord Ban where there were great views of the surrounding Cairngorm hills.