Eagle Corrie from Glenmore
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park Cairngorms in Highlands, Scotland, about 13.20km (8.20 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 4:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
331m (1085ft)
Descent
326m (1069ft)
Max. Elevation
690m (2263ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
657m (2154ft)
Start & End
Glenmore
Distance
13.20km
(8.2mi)
(8.2mi)
Duration
~4:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by Anonymous Walker on 20 Oct 2014
This route in the northern Cairngorms makes a good option for a day when the weather isn't so good (or when it is of course!) It's a low-level route but the scenery around Strath Nethy is still spectacular. Start and finish in Glenmore, which has good bus links with Aviemore.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NH978096
Take the bus from Aviemore to Glenmore. Take the path signed towards the reindeer centre.
OS Grid NH989095
Continue on the track past Glenmore Lodge.
About 1.09 km (~0.68 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ001107
Head past An Lochan Uaine and continue along the low-level path. At the junction, take the right-hand path.
About 1.71 km (~1.06 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ019104
Continue past the second lochan then take the first path to the right, heading into Strath Nethy.
About 1.89 km (~1.17 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ025091
The Cairngorms has many great glens, and this is another. Enjoy the dramatic scenery all around.
About 1.50 km (~0.93 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ022079
When you reach the small lochan alongside the path, veer uphill into the corrie to your right - Eagle Corrie. You could venture further into Strath Nethy first if you like.
About 1.20 km (~0.75 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ011086
Cross the high ground past Stac na h-lolaire, heading northwest until you start dropping downhill again.
About 1.33 km (~0.83 miles) from 
OS Grid NJ003091
You should hit the path running down to the forest.
About 1.00 km (~0.62 miles) from 
OS Grid NH997101
The path leads into the woods. Keep left and return back to Glenmore Lodge.
About 1.10 km (~0.68 miles) from 
GlenmoreOS Grid NH976098
Finish back at Glenmore for the bus back to Aviemore. There is a small cafe/bar at Pine Marten Lodge opposite the Youth Hostel if you have some time to wait.
About 2.14 km (~1.33 miles) from 
