Outdoors Glenmore, Aviemore & the Cairngorms
Loch Morlich
An outdoor spot in Glenmore, Aviemore & the Cairngorms, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.
Why go
Loch ringed by Caledonian pine with a sandy beach and a full view of the northern Cairngorms.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Aviemore & the Cairngorms, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, 0.3 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Glenmore
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Aviemore & the Cairngorms, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Base for Britain's only free-ranging reindeer herd; guided hill trips walk out to the herd on the Cairngorm slopes.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 2Glenmore Forest Park
Pine forest around Loch Morlich with waymarked trails, including the walk up to An Lochan Uaine.
Outdoors · 0.6 mi straight-line - 3CairnGorm Mountain
Ski area on the northern slopes of Cairn Gorm, served by Britain's highest funicular railway.
Activity · 3.1 mi straight-line - 4Loch an Eilein
Loch in Rothiemurchus Forest with a ruined castle on its island and a flat circuit of about 5 km.
Outdoors · 4.8 mi straight-line - 5The Old Bridge Inn
Long-running pub by the Spey on the edge of Aviemore, serving food beside an open fire.
Drinks · 5.0 mi straight-line - 6Strathspey Railway
Heritage steam line from Aviemore to Boat of Garten and Broomhill, with seasonal Christmas services.
Activity · 5.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Loch Morlich is a stop on our Edinburgh & the Cairngorms route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Aviemore & the Cairngorms
Loch Morlich is our only outdoors pick in Aviemore & the Cairngorms; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Aviemore & the Cairngorms guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Aviemore & the Cairngorms run from 39°F in January to 63°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Loch Morlich itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for Aviemore & the Cairngorms from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Aviemore & the Cairngorms weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Loch Morlich, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 57.16667, -3.70000
- Destination
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms, United Kingdom
Loch Morlich: quick answers
How much time do you need at Loch Morlich?
Plan on about an hour at Loch Morlich. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Loch Morlich?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: The beach at the east end has the classic view of the snowy corries.
Is Loch Morlich free?
Yes, we list Loch Morlich as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Loch Morlich?
Loch Morlich appears on Edinburgh & the Cairngorms, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Loch Morlich to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Aviemore & the Cairngorms.
Plan Aviemore & the Cairngorms
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Aviemore & the Cairngorms weather by month
- Edinburgh to Aviemore & the Cairngorms 89 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
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- Cairngorm Hotel Stay
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