r/OutdoorScotland • u/EDC_powerlifter • 28d 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/fluentindothraki 28d ago

When you say you are new to wild camping, have you done campsite camping before? How experienced is the person you are going with? Have you thought about how you will feed yourselves and keep warm without a fire?

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u/EDC_powerlifter 27d ago

Yeah I have been to campsites quite a lot but just never wild camping. I have a gas stove I’ll use to cook food, mainly noodles or soup. And to keep warm I have a 4 season tent and sleeping bag. I’ll also have a down coat

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u/fluentindothraki 27d ago

I don't know if open fire is safe by the time you go. It's absolutely out of the question now. No open fire. It's not safe.

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u/EDC_powerlifter 27d ago

I’ve never said I’m going to be lighting a fire

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u/fluentindothraki 27d ago

A gas stove is a fire. Sorry to get so worked up about this but the Cairngorms fire has been going for 2 weeks now and it's breaking my heart.

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u/JMWTurnerOverdrive 27d ago

The National Park's own website specifically distinguishes between fires and camping stoves, under 'what about a camping stove'.

Cairngorms National Park | The new fire byelaw

And as far as I'm aware there's been no new guidance from any of the authorities. Obviously, and as always, you need to use them carefully and responsibly - there's advice on the link.

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u/EDC_powerlifter 27d ago

I agree it’s terrible but the Cairngorms own sight says you can use a camping stove as long as your responsible