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Bad na Cuaiche

Downs, Moorland in Aberdeenshire

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Bad na Cuaiche

Muirburn patterns Heather moorland on the slopes of Sgor Gorm.
Muirburn patterns Credit: Richard Webb

Bad na Cuaiche is a geographical feature located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated in the Downs and Moorland region, it is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape. The area is characterized by rolling hills, heather-covered moors, and scattered patches of woodland.

The terrain at Bad na Cuaiche is predominantly hilly, with the highest point reaching an elevation of approximately 500 meters. These hills offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including nearby lochs and the North Sea coastline. The landscape is dotted with small streams and rivers, which add to the area's natural beauty.

The vegetation in Bad na Cuaiche is largely composed of heather, grasses, and mosses, which thrive in the damp climate of Aberdeenshire. This creates a vibrant and colorful landscape, particularly during the summer months when the heather is in full bloom.

The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons, as well as red deer and other small mammals. These animals are well-suited to the rugged terrain and can often be spotted roaming freely.

Bad na Cuaiche is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The remote and tranquil nature of the area provides a peaceful escape from urban life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Bad na Cuaiche Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.196929/-3.1948207 or Grid Reference NJ2712. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Muirburn patterns Heather moorland on the slopes of Sgor Gorm.
Muirburn patterns
Heather moorland on the slopes of Sgor Gorm.
Glen Ernan A brief descent on the way up the glen. There is a lot of juniper growing here.
Glen Ernan
A brief descent on the way up the glen. There is a lot of juniper growing here.
Glen Ernan A feeder of Strath Don, the glen is notable for its juniper plantations. A fencing team has been busy recently.
Glen Ernan
A feeder of Strath Don, the glen is notable for its juniper plantations. A fencing team has been busy recently.
Bridge and cattle grid, Glen Ernan Glen Ernan has a series of cattle grids along its road.
Bridge and cattle grid, Glen Ernan
Glen Ernan has a series of cattle grids along its road.
New fence, Glen Ernan Thanks to the fence builder's tracks, it was easy to cross the deep heather here. There is a very steep road across the glen.
New fence, Glen Ernan
Thanks to the fence builder's tracks, it was easy to cross the deep heather here. There is a very steep road across the glen.
New fence, Glen Ernan The fencer's track made getting through the heather easy. This is an upgrade as a fence is shown here by the Ordnance Survey.
New fence, Glen Ernan
The fencer's track made getting through the heather easy. This is an upgrade as a fence is shown here by the Ordnance Survey.
Allt Gille Mhorair A burn descending to the Ernan Water.
Allt Gille Mhorair
A burn descending to the Ernan Water.
Towards The Socach Moorland above Glen Ernan in the Ladder Hills. The fence is newly built, although there was one here before.
Towards The Socach
Moorland above Glen Ernan in the Ladder Hills. The fence is newly built, although there was one here before.
Burn above Glen Ernan Looking down to the glen from the moors at around 550m above sea level.
Burn above Glen Ernan
Looking down to the glen from the moors at around 550m above sea level.
Glen Ernan A gorge like section of the glen, still with the junipers.
Glen Ernan
A gorge like section of the glen, still with the junipers.
Creag Aighean screes Scree slope in a gorge like section of Glen Earnan.
Creag Aighean screes
Scree slope in a gorge like section of Glen Earnan.
The road up Glen Earnan The road is quite an old one and in very good condition. Here it squeezes by a rock cutting before the glen opens out again.
The road up Glen Earnan
The road is quite an old one and in very good condition. Here it squeezes by a rock cutting before the glen opens out again.
Ernan Water The glen opens out here. Beyond Shiel, there are high moorland hills and beyond the hill is the Lecht road and ski centre.
Ernan Water
The glen opens out here. Beyond Shiel, there are high moorland hills and beyond the hill is the Lecht road and ski centre.
Junipers, Glen Ernan Glen Ernan has healthy and dense juniper woodland.
Junipers, Glen Ernan
Glen Ernan has healthy and dense juniper woodland.
Road down Glen Earnan View downstream towards the screes on Creag Aighean. There are plenty of junipers here.
Road down Glen Earnan
View downstream towards the screes on Creag Aighean. There are plenty of junipers here.
Limestone, Glen Ernan Exposed limestone beside the road. This is exposure covers a small area around the floor of the glen, but the farms lower down the glen are also on limestone (a long thin strip of exposed limestone between Glenbuchat Lodge and Mona Gowan).
Limestone, Glen Ernan
Exposed limestone beside the road. This is exposure covers a small area around the floor of the glen, but the farms lower down the glen are also on limestone (a long thin strip of exposed limestone between Glenbuchat Lodge and Mona Gowan).
Ernan Water Upstream of Shiel.
Ernan Water
Upstream of Shiel.
Upper Glen Ernan Over the hill from the Lecht, and a very beautiful glen.
Upper Glen Ernan
Over the hill from the Lecht, and a very beautiful glen.
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Bad na Cuaiche is located at Grid Ref: NJ2712 (Lat: 57.196929, Lng: -3.1948207)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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