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Corrie of Balglass

Corrie (Glacial Valley) in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Corrie of Balglass

Gate above Balglass Gateway on the Campsie Fells, below the wide open spaces of rough grazing that make up this square.
Gate above Balglass Credit: Richard Webb

Corrie of Balglass is a glacial valley located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is situated in the picturesque area of Balglass, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The valley was formed during the last Ice Age when glaciers carved out the landscape, leaving behind a deep, U-shaped valley with steep sides.

The Corrie of Balglass is known for its stunning natural beauty, with dramatic cliffs and rugged terrain. The valley is home to a variety of plant and animal species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Visitors to the Corrie of Balglass can enjoy scenic walks along the valley floor, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The valley is also a popular spot for rock climbing, with challenging routes for climbers of all skill levels.

Overall, the Corrie of Balglass is a unique and captivating destination, offering visitors a chance to experience the raw beauty of Scotland's natural landscape.

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Corrie of Balglass Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.040436/-4.2654903 or Grid Reference NS5885. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gate above Balglass Gateway on the Campsie Fells, below the wide open spaces of rough grazing that make up this square.
Gate above Balglass
Gateway on the Campsie Fells, below the wide open spaces of rough grazing that make up this square.
Coire of Balglass The Campsie Fell's big attraction - only I doubt many come here. A big bowl with exposed trap crags. The crags are heavily vegetated.
Coire of Balglass
The Campsie Fell's big attraction - only I doubt many come here. A big bowl with exposed trap crags. The crags are heavily vegetated.
Balglass burn Burn draining a bog at the head of the corrie plunges over the edge on the way down through the Coire of Balglass to the Endrick.
Balglass burn
Burn draining a bog at the head of the corrie plunges over the edge on the way down through the Coire of Balglass to the Endrick.
Crags, Coire of Balglass. The big vegetated crag at the back of Coire of Balglass. This is a refuge for the sort of plants that would be growing on the hill if it were not for the grazing.
Crags, Coire of Balglass.
The big vegetated crag at the back of Coire of Balglass. This is a refuge for the sort of plants that would be growing on the hill if it were not for the grazing.
Corrie of Balglass The floor of the corrie takes up a fair chunk of this square. looking into the depths from the western rim.
Corrie of Balglass
The floor of the corrie takes up a fair chunk of this square. looking into the depths from the western rim.
Jocks Cairn. On the small sharp summit of Barniemore. View over the square showing the new forestry plantations below the scarp.
Jocks Cairn.
On the small sharp summit of Barniemore. View over the square showing the new forestry plantations below the scarp.
Little Corrie Another chunk bitten out of the north side of the Campsie Fells. This is smaller than Balglass, but still a very scenic feature. The highest point of the skyline is Earl's Seat, the highest point in the Campsie Fells.
Little Corrie
Another chunk bitten out of the north side of the Campsie Fells. This is smaller than Balglass, but still a very scenic feature. The highest point of the skyline is Earl's Seat, the highest point in the Campsie Fells.
Upper Finglen A small burn running off Earl's Seat - this soon becomes a deep glen dividing the southern scarp of the Campsie Fells.
Upper Finglen
A small burn running off Earl's Seat - this soon becomes a deep glen dividing the southern scarp of the Campsie Fells.
Walls and fences Crumbling dry stone walls have been replaced by fences which are now showing their age. A view to Dunmore and Stronend.
Walls and fences
Crumbling dry stone walls have been replaced by fences which are now showing their age. A view to Dunmore and Stronend.
Crag, Corrie of Balglass Distinctive crag on the eastern side of the Corrie of Balglass.
Crag, Corrie of Balglass
Distinctive crag on the eastern side of the Corrie of Balglass.
Cloch Burn Burn, slowly cutting a gouge in the rim of the Corrie of Balglass.
Cloch Burn
Burn, slowly cutting a gouge in the rim of the Corrie of Balglass.
Campsie moorland The Campsie Fells are distinctive on their north side by their steep escarpments. Stick to the top of the cliffs and the walking is generally easy going. Away from the crags, it's often a different story with deep grass, heather and tufts.
Campsie moorland
The Campsie Fells are distinctive on their north side by their steep escarpments. Stick to the top of the cliffs and the walking is generally easy going. Away from the crags, it's often a different story with deep grass, heather and tufts.
Finglen Burn The Burn starts life high on the Campsie moorland.
Finglen Burn
The Burn starts life high on the Campsie moorland.
Corrie of Balglass
Corrie of Balglass
Corrie of Balglass A view from near the highpoint on the eastern side of the Corrie.
Corrie of Balglass
A view from near the highpoint on the eastern side of the Corrie.
Mount Farmhouse
Mount Farmhouse
Secluded Valley of Balglass Burn Shallow valley full of bracken
Secluded Valley of Balglass Burn
Shallow valley full of bracken
Remote top in the Campsies This 489m summit in the Campsie Fells must be one of the most rarely visited.
Remote top in the Campsies
This 489m summit in the Campsie Fells must be one of the most rarely visited.
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Corrie of Balglass is located at Grid Ref: NS5885 (Lat: 56.040436, Lng: -4.2654903)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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