Coire Cam

Corrie (Glacial Valley) in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Coire Cam

Snow covered cairn on summit of Carn na Caim Credit: Steven Brown

Coire Cam is a glacial valley located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated within the Cairngorms National Park, known for its stunning natural beauty and rugged landscapes. The name "Coire Cam" translates to "Crooked Corrie" in Gaelic, reflecting the unique shape of the valley.

The valley was formed during the last Ice Age, when glaciers carved out the steep-sided slopes that now characterize the area. Today, Coire Cam is a popular destination for hikers and climbers looking to explore the dramatic terrain and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

The valley is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including rare alpine plants and birds of prey such as golden eagles and ptarmigans. The rugged terrain and remote location make Coire Cam a challenging but rewarding destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and solitude in the Scottish Highlands.

Visitors to Coire Cam can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife spotting. The valley is also a great place for photography, with its dramatic landscapes and ever-changing weather creating stunning vistas at every turn.

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Coire Cam Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.919446/-4.1676688 or Grid Reference NN6882. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Snow covered cairn on summit of Carn na Caim

Steven Brown

Moorland in Coire Cam

Overlooking Coire Cam from its rim just to the north the summit of the Munro, Carn na Caim. Meall Chuaich and Loch Cuaich are in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Carn na Caim

A very good view of the hill from Loch Cuaich.

Richard Webb

Carn na Caim summit

Cairn and old iron fence post marks the summit of the Munro.

Iain Russell

Looking SW over NN6781 from Carn na Caim

Ben Alder is the Big hill on the horizon

Hill Walker

Looking east from Carn na Caim

Hill Walker

Looking SE from Carn na Caim

Looking SE from Carn na Caim towards Meallan Buidhe

Hill Walker

Summit of Carn na Caim, 941m

Looking onto Meall Chuaich from Carn na Caim

charlie kennedy

Summit of Carn na Caim

Colin Park

Coire Caim

The ridge on the east side of Coire Caim, with the corrie in a blue shadow. The foreground is a uniform heather moorland, more accessible than usual because of the snow - as long as you had the right footwear. The snow is deep.

Richard Webb

Moorland under Carn na Caim

A uniform square of gently sloping heather moorland. The heather is under deep snow, much of which melted the following day. Coire na Caim, in shadow, on the skyline.

Richard Webb

Bike tracks

With deep snow, the quadbikes run over the top of the heather, not through it.

Richard Webb

Moorland above Dalwhinnie

Geal Charn and Creagan Mòr are the northern most tops of the Druim Uachdair, the ridge that gave its name to the Drumochter Pass. The road and railway through the pass are nearby but invisible. Almost all this square is easy angled moorland. Soon the moorland steepens as the land rises to Carn na Caim.

Richard Webb

Steeper moorland

The steeper slopes of Carn na Caim are not far away. This is moorland above the Allt Coire Bhathaich, covered in deep snow. A change is coming. The cirrus clouds show warmer damper air is approaching, and foretell the storm of the following evening.

Richard Webb