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Corrie of Culchavie

Corrie (Glacial Valley) in Aberdeenshire

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Corrie of Culchavie

Old Drove Road As the drove road reaches its highest point on Stròn na Crois Araich, it swings left and the view towards Ben Avon is revealed. The tops are, left to right, Meall Gaineimh, Stob Bac an Fhurain and Stob an t-Sluichd.
Old Drove Road Credit: Anne Burgess

Corrie of Culchavie is a picturesque glacial valley located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nestled within the stunning Cairngorms National Park, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The valley is characterized by its steep and rocky walls formed by the action of glaciers during the Ice Age. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 650 meters above sea level, providing visitors with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.

Corrie of Culchavie is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts. The valley boasts a variety of plant species, including heather, bog cotton, and various mosses. It is also a habitat for several bird species such as the golden eagle, ptarmigan, and red grouse.

The valley is traversed by a small stream, which originates from a nearby loch. This stream cascades down the valley, creating beautiful waterfalls and adding to the scenic beauty of the area.

Hikers and nature lovers can explore the valley through a well-marked trail that offers breathtaking views. The trail takes visitors through heather-covered slopes, along the stream, and up to the ridge where they can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Overall, Corrie of Culchavie is a stunning glacial valley in Aberdeenshire, offering visitors a tranquil and awe-inspiring experience amidst Scotland's natural beauty.

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Corrie of Culchavie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.153288/-3.3149462 or Grid Reference NJ2007. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Drove Road As the drove road reaches its highest point on Stròn na Crois Araich, it swings left and the view towards Ben Avon is revealed. The tops are, left to right, Meall Gaineimh, Stob Bac an Fhurain and Stob an t-Sluichd.
Old Drove Road
As the drove road reaches its highest point on Stròn na Crois Araich, it swings left and the view towards Ben Avon is revealed. The tops are, left to right, Meall Gaineimh, Stob Bac an Fhurain and Stob an t-Sluichd.
Fèith Bhàit Fèith means a bog or morass, and this certainly looks like very wet ground. The drove road hugs the slope of the hill for good reason. The bog is the source of the River Don.
Fèith Bhàit
Fèith means a bog or morass, and this certainly looks like very wet ground. The drove road hugs the slope of the hill for good reason. The bog is the source of the River Don.
Foothills of Cairngorm mountains, from the east From the viewpoint near Cock Bridge on A939, Tomintoul to Ballater road looking towards Cairngorm mountains.
Foothills of Cairngorm mountains, from the east
From the viewpoint near Cock Bridge on A939, Tomintoul to Ballater road looking towards Cairngorm mountains.
Cairn Culchavie First top of circuit, from Corgarff Castle car park in an anticlockwise circuit, in very warm conditions. Top is a boulder on the west side of the electric fence. Name: Brown Cow Hill - Cairn Culchavie Hill number: 4165 Height: 726m / 2382ft Area: 08B: Cairngorms Class: GTC Grid ref: NJ200070 (est) Drop: 41m Col: 685m NJ194058
Cairn Culchavie
First top of circuit, from Corgarff Castle car park in an anticlockwise circuit, in very warm conditions. Top is a boulder on the west side of the electric fence. Name: Brown Cow Hill - Cairn Culchavie Hill number: 4165 Height: 726m / 2382ft Area: 08B: Cairngorms Class: GTC Grid ref: NJ200070 (est) Drop: 41m Col: 685m NJ194058
Unexpected junction Climbing up the glen this junction in the track, which isn't marked on the OS 1:25k map appears. In reality the right hand fork is just the entrance to a turning circle / parking area.
Unexpected junction
Climbing up the glen this junction in the track, which isn't marked on the OS 1:25k map appears. In reality the right hand fork is just the entrance to a turning circle / parking area.
Turning circle This turning circle isn't marked on the OS 1:25k map.
Turning circle
This turning circle isn't marked on the OS 1:25k map.
Parking area Another bulldozed area for the Royals & guests to park during shoots. Not marked on OS 1:25k map.
Parking area
Another bulldozed area for the Royals & guests to park during shoots. Not marked on OS 1:25k map.
Bulldozed track to grouse shooting butts A recent track driven up from the main track up the glen towards a line of butts.
Bulldozed track to grouse shooting butts
A recent track driven up from the main track up the glen towards a line of butts.
Rough ford You would need a pretty capable ATV or quad bike to get down to and across this ford, but it is obviously in use.
Rough ford
You would need a pretty capable ATV or quad bike to get down to and across this ford, but it is obviously in use.
Dosing the Sheep Three men are busy administering some sort of dose to a flock of sheep. The untreated sheep are in the pens at the back. Small batches of about seven sheep are admitted to a narrow trap, where one man is giving them something solid and another is using a spray to give them something liquid. Once all the sheep in the batch have been dealt with, they are released into the nearer pen.
Dosing the Sheep
Three men are busy administering some sort of dose to a flock of sheep. The untreated sheep are in the pens at the back. Small batches of about seven sheep are admitted to a narrow trap, where one man is giving them something solid and another is using a spray to give them something liquid. Once all the sheep in the batch have been dealt with, they are released into the nearer pen.
Sand Layers This peninsula of sand layers has been left standing when the burns on either side have carved down through the unconsolidated sediment. I am fairly sure that this particular face was not exposed when we walked past here two years ago, but in the interim the layers have been excavated for burrows by a colony of Sand Martins.
Sand Layers
This peninsula of sand layers has been left standing when the burns on either side have carved down through the unconsolidated sediment. I am fairly sure that this particular face was not exposed when we walked past here two years ago, but in the interim the layers have been excavated for burrows by a colony of Sand Martins.
Inchmore The building is wind- and watertight but apparently unused.
Inchmore
The building is wind- and watertight but apparently unused.
Sand and Gravel Quarry The gravelly sand is obviously glacial deposits, and it is probably being used to maintain the estate roads.
Sand and Gravel Quarry
The gravelly sand is obviously glacial deposits, and it is probably being used to maintain the estate roads.
Beehives at Culchavie The beehives are well placed for the bees to collect nectar from the vast swathes of heather. Behind the hives, to the left, is the Corrie of Culchavie, with the obvious course of Culchavie Burn at its head. The beehives are more numerous than they were two years ago - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6610898">NJ2008 : Beehives at Culchavie</a>.
Beehives at Culchavie
The beehives are well placed for the bees to collect nectar from the vast swathes of heather. Behind the hives, to the left, is the Corrie of Culchavie, with the obvious course of Culchavie Burn at its head. The beehives are more numerous than they were two years ago - see NJ2008 : Beehives at Culchavie.
Sand and Gravel Quarry The gravelly sand is obviously glacial deposits, and it is probably being used to maintain the estate roads.
Sand and Gravel Quarry
The gravelly sand is obviously glacial deposits, and it is probably being used to maintain the estate roads.
Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) Some late flowers on a Cowberry plant. Most of its fellows are already bearing their scarlet berries.
Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
Some late flowers on a Cowberry plant. Most of its fellows are already bearing their scarlet berries.
Old Drove Road above Feith Bhait The old drove road, now a track passable with a 4x4 vehicle, climbs gently along the north-western slope of Stròn na Crois Araich.
Old Drove Road above Feith Bhait
The old drove road, now a track passable with a 4x4 vehicle, climbs gently along the north-western slope of Stròn na Crois Araich.
Fèith Bhàit Looking across the gentle depression named Fèith Bhàit from the old drove road to Inchrory.
Fèith Bhàit
Looking across the gentle depression named Fèith Bhàit from the old drove road to Inchrory.
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Corrie of Culchavie is located at Grid Ref: NJ2007 (Lat: 57.153288, Lng: -3.3149462)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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