Corrie of Bonhard

Corrie (Glacial Valley) in Angus

Scotland

Corrie of Bonhard

Atton below Cairn Inks Carlowie is the corrie with Bassies the hill on the right. — Atton below Cairn Inks Credit: Russel Wills

Corrie of Bonhard, also known as Corrie (Glacial Valley), is a geological feature located in Angus, Scotland. It is situated in the Bonhard Estate, near the village of Inchture.

A corrie, or a glacial valley, is a bowl-shaped hollow formed by the erosive action of a glacier. Corrie of Bonhard was created during the last Ice Age, around 10,000 years ago, when a glacier moved across the landscape, carving out the valley as it advanced and retreated.

The corrie is characterized by steep, rocky sides and a flat bottom. It is approximately 700 meters long and 300 meters wide, with an elevation of around 150 meters above sea level. The valley is surrounded by rolling hills and offers a picturesque view of the surrounding countryside.

Corrie of Bonhard is also notable for its rich biodiversity. The valley is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including heather, mosses, lichens, and various bird species. The presence of these species reflects the diverse range of habitats that can be found within the corrie.

Today, Corrie of Bonhard is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Its natural beauty and historical significance make it an ideal location for those seeking to explore and learn about Scotland's glacial past.

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Corrie of Bonhard Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.863884/-3.1282625 or Grid Reference NO3175. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Atton below Cairn Inks

Carlowie is the corrie with Bassies the hill on the right.

Russel Wills

Landslip or slumping

After much heavy rain the hillside has slipped down taking out the fence beside the road. Any more and the road to Braedownie and Acharn will be blocked.

Russel Wills

Ruined dwelling at Bontyre, Glen Clova

See also NO3074 : Ruin, Glen Clova. The ruins may have been a shepherd's home as nearby there remains evidence of a fairly large fank.

Douglas Nelson

Remains of fank, Glen Clova

The outline of stones indicate the possibility of a fairly large fank being in existence. Nearby there are the ruins of a dwelling. See NO3074 : Ruined dwelling at Bontyre, Glen Clova

Douglas Nelson

Corrie of Bonhard drops sharply below

Driesh is the hill across Glen Clova.

Alan Reid

Red Craig

The rocky lower slopes.

Russel Wills

Road up Glen Clova

At the head of the glen on a February morning.

Richard Webb

The Corrie of Clova

William Starkey

Burn of Bonhard

Descending from Corrie of Bonhard.

Russel Wills

Burning debris after clear felling

Filling Glen Clova with wood smoke! A legal arsonist?

Russel Wills

Northwest towards Lochnagar

Rough, boggy ground on the western side of Benty Roads.

Richard Law

Peat bog below Boustie Ley

Richard Law

Towards Mount Keen from Boustie Ley

Richard Law

The eastern side of Boustie Ley

This is open, flattish country with easy walking over short arctic vegetation once you're away from the occasional boggy patch. This shot looks back along the north ridge of Glen Clova towards the Corbett called Ben Tirran or The Goet, about 3 miles to the east.

Richard Law

Summit cairn on Boustie Ley

No more than a small pile of rocks on this little-visited summit.

Richard Law

Towards Mount Keen from the summit area of Boustie Ley

Richard Law

Into Glen Clova from Boustie Ley

The intriguingly-named Laird's Bedchamber forms the hill on the right, a ridge that reaches down from Boustie Ley, before the land drops away into Glen Clova below.

Richard Law