Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Banffshire

Scotland

Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn

Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn From summit of Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn Credit: Ralph Greig

Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn is a small freshwater loch located in the county of Banffshire in Scotland. The loch is situated at the base of Beinn a' Chaorainn, a mountain in the Cairngorms National Park. The lochan is surrounded by heather-covered hills and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The loch is relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 3 meters. It is fed by mountain streams and runoff from the surrounding hills. The water in the loch is clear and cold, making it a popular spot for fishing and swimming in the summer months.

The area around Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn is rich in wildlife, with a variety of bird species making their home in the surrounding marshland. Visitors to the loch may spot ducks, geese, and other waterfowl, as well as otters and other mammals that frequent the area.

Overall, Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn is a peaceful and picturesque spot that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.096868/-3.5630634 or Grid Reference NJ0501. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn From summit of Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn
From summit of Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
Peat bog in the Moine Bhealaidh
Peat bog in the Moine Bhealaidh
The Fords o' Avon
The Fords o' Avon
Little lochan on W spur of Beinn a'Bhùird with Beinn a'Chaorainn in the background
Little lochan on W spur of Beinn a'Bhùird with Beinn a'Chaorainn in the background
Ford of Avon & Refuge The stepping stones across the river Avon are somewhere beneath 2m+ of snow
Ford of Avon & Refuge
The stepping stones across the river Avon are somewhere beneath 2m+ of snow
Beinn a' Chaorainn & Beinn Mheadhoin from Creag Mhòr
Beinn a' Chaorainn & Beinn Mheadhoin from Creag Mhòr
Cairn on Beinn a' Chaorainn
Cairn on Beinn a' Chaorainn
View South from Beinn a' Chaorainn
View South from Beinn a' Chaorainn
Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag With Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn.
Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
With Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn.
Small Cairn on Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
Small Cairn on Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
View West from Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
View West from Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
View North from Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
View North from Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
Beinn a' Bhuird Seen from just below the summit of Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
Beinn a' Bhuird
Seen from just below the summit of Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
Peat Hags in Cumh na Coinnich
Peat Hags in Cumh na Coinnich
Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag from the South
Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag from the South
View across Allt Cumh na Coinnich With Ben Macdui in the distance
View across Allt Cumh na Coinnich
With Ben Macdui in the distance
View over Cumh na Coinnich With the flat boggy Moine Bhealaidh in the middle distance and the tops of Beinn Bhreac beyond (left of centre).
View over Cumh na Coinnich
With the flat boggy Moine Bhealaidh in the middle distance and the tops of Beinn Bhreac beyond (left of centre).
Looking down Allt Cumh na Coinnich Viewed from the Western slopes of Beinn a' Bhuird. Glen Avon is in the middle distance and Ben Rinnes can be seen in the far distance 26 miles away.
Looking down Allt Cumh na Coinnich
Viewed from the Western slopes of Beinn a' Bhuird. Glen Avon is in the middle distance and Ben Rinnes can be seen in the far distance 26 miles away.
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Lochan Beinn a' Chaorainn is located at Grid Ref: NJ0501 (Lat: 57.096868, Lng: -3.5630634)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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Located within 500m of 57.096868,-3.5630634
Beinn a' Chaorainn Bheag
Ele: 1013
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 57.0964569/-3.557194
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