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Coire Clais na Fead

Corrie (Glacial Valley) in Banffshire

Scotland

Coire Clais na Fead

Heather and birch above River Avon at Inchrory
Heather and birch above River Avon at Inchrory Credit: Alan Reid

Coire Clais na Fead is a glacial valley located in Banffshire, Scotland. It is situated in the Cairngorms National Park, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. The valley is surrounded by steep cliffs and is characterized by its U-shaped profile, a result of glacial erosion during the last Ice Age.

The valley is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare alpine plants and birds of prey such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons. The fast-flowing streams and waterfalls that cascade down the cliffs add to the beauty of the landscape.

Coire Clais na Fead is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking to explore the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The valley offers a range of hiking trails of varying difficulty, providing opportunities to experience the unique geology and ecology of the area.

Overall, Coire Clais na Fead is a picturesque and tranquil glacial valley that showcases the natural beauty and diversity of the Scottish countryside.

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Coire Clais na Fead Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.140907/-3.3671733 or Grid Reference NJ1706. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heather and birch above River Avon at Inchrory
Heather and birch above River Avon at Inchrory
Linn of Avon
Linn of Avon
Inchrory in Glen Avon
Inchrory in Glen Avon
Glen Builg The choice of one locality as the subject her is rather artitrary. Loch Builg is on the left, and the Builg Burn flows down from it to join the River Avon at Inchrory, at the bottom of this view. Above and to the right of Inchrory is the long ridge of Ben A'an, with its several summits.
Glen Builg
The choice of one locality as the subject her is rather artitrary. Loch Builg is on the left, and the Builg Burn flows down from it to join the River Avon at Inchrory, at the bottom of this view. Above and to the right of Inchrory is the long ridge of Ben A'an, with its several summits.
Ben Avon and Glen Avon The wide river at lower right is the River A'an or Avon. Follow it up swing left and you can see the cliffs above its source in Loch Avon in the heart of the Cairngorms. The snow-capped mountain on the left is Ben Avon, with a line of separate tops. The prominent ridge between Ben Avon and Glen Avon is Da Dhruim Lom, marked by the glen of Caol Ghleinn.
Ben Avon and Glen Avon
The wide river at lower right is the River A'an or Avon. Follow it up swing left and you can see the cliffs above its source in Loch Avon in the heart of the Cairngorms. The snow-capped mountain on the left is Ben Avon, with a line of separate tops. The prominent ridge between Ben Avon and Glen Avon is Da Dhruim Lom, marked by the glen of Caol Ghleinn.
Glen Builg and Strath Avon The snow in the foreground is on the eastern end of Ben Avon. To the right is Glen Builg, which joins the River Avon almost in the centre of the view, and then steep-sided Strath Avon continues towards the left. The Ladder Hills are at upper right and Ben Rinnes is just visible left of centre on the horizon.
Glen Builg and Strath Avon
The snow in the foreground is on the eastern end of Ben Avon. To the right is Glen Builg, which joins the River Avon almost in the centre of the view, and then steep-sided Strath Avon continues towards the left. The Ladder Hills are at upper right and Ben Rinnes is just visible left of centre on the horizon.
Glen Avon and Fèith Bhàit The River Avon marks Glen Avon at lower left. It is joined by the River Builg, from lower right, at Inchrory, and continues down Strath Avon to the left. Above Inchrory is a flat boggy area drained by Fèith Bhàit, a headwater of the River Don. The distant snow-capped hills are the Ladder Hills.
Glen Avon and Fèith Bhàit
The River Avon marks Glen Avon at lower left. It is joined by the River Builg, from lower right, at Inchrory, and continues down Strath Avon to the left. Above Inchrory is a flat boggy area drained by Fèith Bhàit, a headwater of the River Don. The distant snow-capped hills are the Ladder Hills.
Inchrory Inchrory has escaped the fate of many a Highand shooting lodge, being still in good condition and in use. From up here the tennis court and walled garden can be seen.
Inchrory
Inchrory has escaped the fate of many a Highand shooting lodge, being still in good condition and in use. From up here the tennis court and walled garden can be seen.
Inchrory and Fèith Bhàit Inchrory is at the bottom of this view, and above it the road that links it to Corgarff via Delnadamph can be seen winding round the flank of Cairn Culchavie. Below the road is the pale boggy expanse from which the Fèith Bhàit, a headwater of the River Don, emerges. The snow-capped mountain at upper right is Morven.
Inchrory and Fèith Bhàit
Inchrory is at the bottom of this view, and above it the road that links it to Corgarff via Delnadamph can be seen winding round the flank of Cairn Culchavie. Below the road is the pale boggy expanse from which the Fèith Bhàit, a headwater of the River Don, emerges. The snow-capped mountain at upper right is Morven.
Lagganauld The deserted house and outbuildings stands on a magnificent but remote site above Inchrory.
Lagganauld
The deserted house and outbuildings stands on a magnificent but remote site above Inchrory.
Lagganauld This is the track down from the abandoned buildings at Lagganauld to Inchrory.
Lagganauld
This is the track down from the abandoned buildings at Lagganauld to Inchrory.
Gonk Stone? We thought that the patches of white lichen made this stone look like the gonk toys that were all the rage in the 1970s.
Gonk Stone?
We thought that the patches of white lichen made this stone look like the gonk toys that were all the rage in the 1970s.
Gully at Lagganauld The burn has carved a deep gully through the Inchrory Limestone below Lagganauld. The view is dominated by Ben Avon.
Gully at Lagganauld
The burn has carved a deep gully through the Inchrory Limestone below Lagganauld. The view is dominated by Ben Avon.
Inchrory Limestone The old maps show at least one lime kiln beside the track between Inchrory and Lagganauld, suggesting that this is part of former limestone quarrying.
Inchrory Limestone
The old maps show at least one lime kiln beside the track between Inchrory and Lagganauld, suggesting that this is part of former limestone quarrying.
Dandelion Pappus (Taraxacum) This is the seed head of one of the 250 or so species of Dandelion found in Britain and Ireland.
Dandelion Pappus (Taraxacum)
This is the seed head of one of the 250 or so species of Dandelion found in Britain and Ireland.
Strath Avon The wide flat floor of Strath Avon suggests that at some point there must have been a loch here.
Strath Avon
The wide flat floor of Strath Avon suggests that at some point there must have been a loch here.
Looking down Glen Avon
Looking down Glen Avon
Bailey bridge in Glen Avon Taking an estate track over the River Avon near Inverloin.
Bailey bridge in Glen Avon
Taking an estate track over the River Avon near Inverloin.
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Coire Clais na Fead is located at Grid Ref: NJ1706 (Lat: 57.140907, Lng: -3.3671733)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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