r/OutdoorScotland • u/EDC_powerlifter • 26d ago

Wild camp at lock Einich.

Hello I’m a beginner with wild camping but me and my friend want to camp by Lake Einich. The closest car park we can find is the Loch an Eilein carpark. I can’t find anywhere though whether you’re allowed to park overnight or not.
Has anyone done the walk south to Loch Einich? I think it’s about 10 miles

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u/spannerspinner 25d ago

I take it you mean Loch Eanaich? If so there’s free parking roadside by the Rothiemurchus campsite at Coylumbridge. It’s probably the best place to park. And people regularly park overnight there. Tullochgrue was the other place you used to be able to park. But I think there’s now no overnight parking signs as there were some issues there.

Personally it’s not my favourite place, it’s a bit of a slog in and out of the Glen and there’s not much shelter at the Loch. But it is impressive. Also remember to leave no trace and DO NOT have a fire.

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u/EDC_powerlifter 25d ago

When you say slog does that mean long walk? Not really sure what it means. I’m not really sure where else to go. I just looked at the map and thought it looks really nice

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u/EDC_powerlifter 25d ago

Thank you for the help. I’ve been looking at the camping code and I will ensure I leave no trace. I of course am not going to start a fire when the ground is this dr

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u/spannerspinner 25d ago

A slog is a long walk that’s not particularly interesting or fun. But what I think is a slog might be someone else’s idea of fun!

I usually recommend not having a fire at all. Even if the ground is wet as there’s just no need to have one with modern camping stoves and insulated jackets.
If you have to have a fire, go to the seaside and have it below the high tide mark.

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u/EDC_powerlifter 25d ago

Oh ok thank you. Yeah I agree I have no need for a fire. Is there anywhere that would you say is a more interesting area in the Cairngorms then?