An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)
An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)
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- Darlene EvansLongforgan, United Kingdom78 contributionsBe careful of the path you chooseMy husband and I went here on the last day of our holiday as a short walk before heading home, we read the walk highlands description and set off from the visitor centre following the blue way markers turning left at the deer centre . The broad path climbed gradually uphill affording us great views of Cairn Gorm, the path then led onto a narrow forest path which was very rough and descended very steeply down to the loch the path would be very slippery in wet conditions and not for the elderly or inexperienced. However we arrived at the loch and it was beautiful and well worth the hike, we returned on a broad path back to the visitor centre which if we had known we would have used on our outward journey. For future travellers instead of turning left and following the blue way marker at the deer centre continue straight on at the deer centre and follow the old logging path also marked by a blue markerVisited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 5, 2023
- Alka PBournemouth, United Kingdom165 contributionsBeware the Blue Route if you don’t like unstable long steep declines!We took the blue route - which I have to say under described how treacherous this route can be. The 6km round trip involved the first 3.5km being a steep gravel up hill which then turned into a rocky steep decline through the forest and down the side of the mountain! The map needs to make this clearer as the simpler (and less treacherous) way would be to go straight ahead past the deer centre and not follow the blue path left before it. BUT when we got to the bottom it was a lovely sight. Not as green as some of the photos we’ve seen but worth it. The leisurely trail back through the forest was much more pleasureable. And easier on the heart!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 17, 2023
- Trog48 contributionsWorth the walkWorth the walk (a hard walk on the footpath but with splendid views) or cycle ride (along the forestry path). Probably gets very busy but we went in the late afternoon. Makes a nice round trip on foot from Glenmore visitor centre. Friendly ducks will home in on anyone who looks like they may be carrying food!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 19, 2023
- Maxine JNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom11 contributionsBeautiful walk and stunning unique locheLoved this walk so much, what a beautiful loche and fun folklore story behind it that the kids loved. The only issue is I wish it was a better sign posted / written route. I couldn’t find much info so we parked in a car park that looked like it was part of the route on the map but it wasn’t, so I’d 100% recommend parking at the reindeer centre and walking along that road. Every time we followed the signs to get back to the car park we used we ended up going in circles, so wouldn’t recommend parking at allt morVisited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 8, 2023
- Fordy40Shrewsbury, United Kingdom696 contributionsWorth the hikeIf you are passing Aviemore then you must visit here. Unbelievable colour of the loch. We did a full circuit which took around 1.5 hours with stops for photos. Park at the visitors centre and just follow the signs. You won’t be disappointed unique experienceVisited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten February 22, 2024
- brambles2015Inverness, United Kingdom34 contributionsA really enjoyable walk with a hidden gem at the end .You set out from Glenmore cafe pass The Reindeer Centre on your left then straight on, about a 40 minute walk, foot path all the way. then on your right The Green Loch just appears, just be careful going down to it, keep watching your feet lots of tree roots and stones. Then enjoy the tranquility. Special place .Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten May 19, 2024
- Samantha G4 contributionsLovely pram & dog friendly walkLovely short walk suitable for pram and dog. We went early and got parked along the road right beside the start of the path, 20 min walk there and back. The Loch is beautiful!Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 30, 2024
- Gill P29 contributionsGorgeousWalked up quite late in the day so not busy at all. Bit of a trek ( we'd done Loch Eilien already that day) but lovely walk. The loch was so colourful ( green) and so peaceful. Was abt 3.5 miles from the reindeer centre and back. Well worth it.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 6, 2024
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Holcombe, UK47 contributions
Sep 2020
Fairly easy walk from Glenmore to the Green Loch along a well maintained and way marked path. Steepish steps down to the loch, but there is a 'balcony' style area with a great view if you don't want to go down. Great for a swim (humans and dogs!). Stunning colours.
Written September 6, 2020
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Katie W
Derby, UK219 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We cycled here on a larger route we were doing. It was well worth it and was an ideal picnic spot. The colour of the lake is fascinating, especially as we visited on a warm sunnday day!
Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area!
Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area!
Written June 3, 2022
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corinneroyden
Bedford, UK142 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Hat a beautiful place to visit and what a delight at the midpoint of the Blue Walking Route.
The Blue Walking Route is not for those who are not secure with their footing or have no walking boots. Use the Old Logging Road to walk a very secure footpath ( suitable for prams and buggies) to reach this beautiful loch.
Two miles there and another two back but so worth it if you can do it!
Peaceful and beautiful. What more could you want on a sunny day in Scotland?!
The Blue Walking Route is not for those who are not secure with their footing or have no walking boots. Use the Old Logging Road to walk a very secure footpath ( suitable for prams and buggies) to reach this beautiful loch.
Two miles there and another two back but so worth it if you can do it!
Peaceful and beautiful. What more could you want on a sunny day in Scotland?!
Written September 8, 2023
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Darlene Evans
Longforgan, UK78 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My husband and I went here on the last day of our holiday as a short walk before heading home, we read the walk highlands description and set off from the visitor centre following the blue way markers turning left at the deer centre . The broad path climbed gradually uphill affording us great views of Cairn Gorm, the path then led onto a narrow forest path which was very rough and descended very steeply down to the loch the path would be very slippery in wet conditions and not for the elderly or inexperienced. However we arrived at the loch and it was beautiful and well worth the hike, we returned on a broad path back to the visitor centre which if we had known we would have used on our outward journey. For future travellers instead of turning left and following the blue way marker at the deer centre continue straight on at the deer centre and follow the old logging path also marked by a blue marker
Written October 5, 2023
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Fordy40
Shrewsbury, UK696 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
If you are passing Aviemore then you must visit here. Unbelievable colour of the loch. We did a full circuit which took around 1.5 hours with stops for photos. Park at the visitors centre and just follow the signs. You won’t be disappointed unique experience
Written February 22, 2024
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Maxine J
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Loved this walk so much, what a beautiful loche and fun folklore story behind it that the kids loved. The only issue is I wish it was a better sign posted / written route. I couldn’t find much info so we parked in a car park that looked like it was part of the route on the map but it wasn’t, so I’d 100% recommend parking at the reindeer centre and walking along that road. Every time we followed the signs to get back to the car park we used we ended up going in circles, so wouldn’t recommend parking at allt mor
Written November 8, 2023
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brambles2015
Inverness, UK34 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
You set out from Glenmore cafe pass The Reindeer Centre on your left then straight on, about a 40 minute walk, foot path all the way. then on your right The Green Loch just appears, just be careful going down to it, keep watching your feet lots of tree roots and stones.
Then enjoy the tranquility. Special place .
Then enjoy the tranquility. Special place .
Written May 19, 2024
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Ruth M
Forres, UK11 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
The Loch itself is very picturesque however signage could be greatly improved. It would be helpful if there was a sign from the visitor centre saying Loch this way. It is only when you get 15 minutes in that there is a sign. It would be handy to have on the wooden signs how long is left to walk and duration (I was a bit concerned about being in the Cairngorms in the dark!!)
Written November 15, 2022
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Amanda W
Livingston, UK49 contributions
Sep 2020
Oh my World, you simply cannot miss this experience. i had no idea it existed, my hubby did and he says the look on my face was happy tears. It is so tranquil, peaceful and BEAUTIFUL. Legend has it the water id GREEN because Fairies wash their clothes in the Loch
Written September 18, 2020
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Charlotte H
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Oct 2024 • Family
Great walk from the Glenmore Visitor Centre, following the blue route up to An Lochan Uaine. The route is a gentle(ish) incline suitable for both walkers and bikers, and quite sheltered by surrounding hills and trees. Rewarded with specular green loch - my kids enjoyed scrabbling around the circumference, whereas I was happy sitting on the shore taking in the view.
The blue route runs close to a road for the first c.15 minutes - after that it's suitable to have your dog off the lead for the remainder of the route. Took around 2 hours in total by foot.
The blue route runs close to a road for the first c.15 minutes - after that it's suitable to have your dog off the lead for the remainder of the route. Took around 2 hours in total by foot.
Written October 18, 2024
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Where is the closest place you can park to walk to the Loch?
Written October 10, 2020
You can park on the road by Glenmore Lodge. That would be the closest place.
Written October 11, 2020
Is the road into that car park suitable for camper vans
Written August 16, 2020
If you mean the "car park" at Glenmore Lodge, then I would definitely say no. There is not much space for turning. Its not impossible as you could use the Glenmore lodge space to turn in but I probably wouldnt attempt it.
Written July 7, 2021
Hello, I have looked at the questions and see that it is wheelchair accessible 🙂 my question is slightly different, I am a lower leg amputee but I use my prosthetic leg instead of a wheelchair, are there many steep slopes on the route as these are impossible for me and generally do you think it would be accessible for me? Many thanks in advance
Written July 23, 2020
I think I would add just one thing - if you wanted to go down to the lochside it involves either a steeper earthy kind of slope or steps. As the previous responder said the path itself from the car park or the lodge is pretty solid.
Written July 7, 2021
Lovely walk beautiful,NB only looks green from the side. If looking along it you miss the Green as it comes from whatever the rock at the side is, it's colour shine through the water . Don't copy me , photos from the end is great but not green. Photo from the side
Written January 8, 2020
You may be right - all I can say is I wouldnt swim in it or let my dogs in it. When the sky is blue and the water is still green that tells me something about it.
Written July 7, 2021
Can you stay overnight in a camper van next to the loch ?
Written January 5, 2020
No you can not there is a campsite about a mile away from it.
Written January 5, 2020
The track is wide and easy going so yes very accessible. Narrower 3-4ft and undulating by the roadside past Glenmore Lodge but then widens out 6-8ft.
Written January 5, 2020
Don't want to alarm you but there are apparently leeches in this loch. Pictures on the Walkhighland website.
Written July 25, 2018
They are horse leeches. Misnamed they feed off fish. Totally unlikely to touch a human and if they did no matter. Just brush them off
Written May 27, 2019
Some reviews say that the walk is easy, flat and short (30 min each way).
May I ask you where did you park for this walk?
I'm looking for a very easy walk as we have two very young kids aged 10 months and 3.
We are in Aviemore just now, visiting the area with a motorhome.
Many thanks!
Written June 3, 2018
Perfect walk for you and young kids as is Loch an Eilein but you dont have to pay to park at Glenmore lodge
Written June 15, 2018
Some reviews say that the walk is easy, flat and short (30 min each way).
May I ask you where did you park for this walk?
I'm looking for a very easy walk as we have two very young kids aged 10 months and 3.
We are in Aviemore just now, visiting the area with a motorhome.
Many thanks!
Written June 3, 2018
Alt moor, Glenmore Road car park. £2 all day.
Written June 3, 2018
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