Loch Coire an Lochain

Loch Coire an Lochain is a small freshwater loch located below the summit of Braeriach in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. At 997 m (3,271 ft) above sea level, it is among the highest named bodies of water in the British Isles [1] [2] [3]

Looking approximately southeast across Loch Coire an Lochain towards the summit of Braeriach
Looking approximately southeast across Loch Coire an Lochain towards the summit of Braeriach

Loch Coire an Lochain
Loch Coire an Lochain is located in Badenoch and Strathspey
Loch Coire an Lochain
Loch Coire an Lochain
LocationCairngorms, Grampian Mountains, Scotland
Coordinates57°4′57.8″N 3°44′44.2″W
Primary outflowsNone
Basin countriesScotland
Max. length0.51 km (0.32 mi)
Surface area0.094 km2 (0.036 sq mi)
Max. depth6.1 m (20 ft)
Surface elevation997 m (3,271 ft)

References

  1. Maclean, Calum. "Ice Swimming in the highest loch in Scotland". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  2. "Mountain Loch Swimming - Loch Coire an Lochain, Braeraich". swimwilduk.com. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  3. "Underwater Footage & Mission to Loch Corie an Lochain". www.walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
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