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Coire Lagain

Corrie (Glacial Valley) in Perthshire

Scotland

Coire Lagain

Trig Pillar on Carn nan Gabhar The true summit of the Munro is marked by a large cairn further along the ridge behind this point.
Trig Pillar on Carn nan Gabhar Credit: Iain Russell

Coire Lagain is a glacial valley located in Perthshire, Scotland. The valley is characterized by steep and rugged terrain, with towering cliffs and a U-shaped profile typical of glacial erosion. The valley was formed during the last Ice Age, when glaciers carved out the landscape, leaving behind a deep, narrow valley.

Coire Lagain is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The valley is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including rare alpine flowers and birds of prey.

Visitors to Coire Lagain can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife watching. The valley is also a great spot for photography, with its dramatic landscape providing plenty of opportunities for stunning shots.

Overall, Coire Lagain is a beautiful and unique natural feature in Perthshire, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty of Scotland's glacial history firsthand.

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Coire Lagain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.829398/-3.6937126 or Grid Reference NN9672. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig Pillar on Carn nan Gabhar The true summit of the Munro is marked by a large cairn further along the ridge behind this point.
Trig Pillar on Carn nan Gabhar
The true summit of the Munro is marked by a large cairn further along the ridge behind this point.
Carn nan Gabhar Beinn a' Ghlo's highest summit seen from Creag Bhreac to its east.
Carn nan Gabhar
Beinn a' Ghlo's highest summit seen from Creag Bhreac to its east.
Not the real summit The trig point on Carn nan Gabhar viewed from the actual summit which is 1m higher.
Not the real summit
The trig point on Carn nan Gabhar viewed from the actual summit which is 1m higher.
Coire Cas-eagallach The eastern corries of Carn nan Gabhar, seen from Sron nan Dias.
Coire Cas-eagallach
The eastern corries of Carn nan Gabhar, seen from Sron nan Dias.
Eastern ridge from Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain with view to Beinn a' Ghlo
Eastern ridge from Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain with view to Beinn a' Ghlo
South western ridge from Beinn a' Ghlo with view to Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
South western ridge from Beinn a' Ghlo with view to Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
Stony summit of Carn nan Gabhar with view towards the Cairngorm Mountains
Stony summit of Carn nan Gabhar with view towards the Cairngorm Mountains
Carn nan Gabhar, from Carn Liath
Carn nan Gabhar, from Carn Liath
Glas Leathad Glas Leathad, the 'green grassy slope', viewed from Bealach an Fhiodha.
Glas Leathad
Glas Leathad, the 'green grassy slope', viewed from Bealach an Fhiodha.
Carn nan Gabhar Trig Point The actual summit of Carn nan Gabhar is a short distance north of here, over very stony, rocky ground.
Carn nan Gabhar Trig Point
The actual summit of Carn nan Gabhar is a short distance north of here, over very stony, rocky ground.
Allt Bealach an Fhiodha
Allt Bealach an Fhiodha
Rocky summit area of Carn nan Gabhar Shattered rock at the summit of Carn nan Gabhar which is one of the three Munros of the mountain group, Beinn a' Ghlo. The tor at the left side of the image has Carn nan Gabhar's trig point and might appear to be high than the camera location, but isn't. The other Munros of Beinn a' Ghlo are Carn Liath and Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain; both are seen in the image.
Rocky summit area of Carn nan Gabhar
Shattered rock at the summit of Carn nan Gabhar which is one of the three Munros of the mountain group, Beinn a' Ghlo. The tor at the left side of the image has Carn nan Gabhar's trig point and might appear to be high than the camera location, but isn't. The other Munros of Beinn a' Ghlo are Carn Liath and Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain; both are seen in the image.
On Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain Looking east along its its east ridge and across Bealach an Fhiodha to Carn nan Gabhar.
On Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
Looking east along its its east ridge and across Bealach an Fhiodha to Carn nan Gabhar.
Carn nan Gabhar At 3678ft, Carn nan Gabhar (hill of the goat) is the 32nd highest Munro in Scotland. This photo is taken from the first cairn on the ridge and looks towards the trig point.
Carn nan Gabhar
At 3678ft, Carn nan Gabhar (hill of the goat) is the 32nd highest Munro in Scotland. This photo is taken from the first cairn on the ridge and looks towards the trig point.
Descent from Airgiod Bheinn The start of a steep and precipitous descent down Airgiod Bheinn ("silver mountain").
Descent from Airgiod Bheinn
The start of a steep and precipitous descent down Airgiod Bheinn ("silver mountain").
Track by Stac nam Bodach Track up to slopes above Glen Loch. It continues as a path to Shinigag and Blair Atholl. Stac nam Bodach, a 2000' top on the left.
Track by Stac nam Bodach
Track up to slopes above Glen Loch. It continues as a path to Shinigag and Blair Atholl. Stac nam Bodach, a 2000' top on the left.
Carn nan Gabhar Viewed from near the first cairn on the ridge looking towards a rocky summit.
Carn nan Gabhar
Viewed from near the first cairn on the ridge looking towards a rocky summit.
Site of shielings, Head of Glen Girnaig Limestone pasture and one of the Seven Shielings, site of a bitter dispute between the Atholl and Lude Estate over many years.
Site of shielings, Head of Glen Girnaig
Limestone pasture and one of the Seven Shielings, site of a bitter dispute between the Atholl and Lude Estate over many years.
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Coire Lagain is located at Grid Ref: NN9672 (Lat: 56.829398, Lng: -3.6937126)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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///gradually.twitches.saucepan. Near Blair Atholl, Perth & Kinross

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