Loch Coire an Lochain
Loch Coire an Lochain | |
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Loch Coire an Lochain | |
Location | Cairngorms, Grampian Mountains, Scotland |
Coordinates | 57°4′57.8″N 3°44′44.2″W / 57.082722°N 3.745611°WCoordinates: 57°4′57.8″N 3°44′44.2″W / 57.082722°N 3.745611°W |
Primary outflows | None |
Basin countries | Scotland |
Max. length | 0.51 km (0.32 mi) |
Surface area | 0.094 km2 (0.036 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
Surface elevation | 3,271 ft (997 m) |
Loch Coire an Lochain is a small freshwater loch located below the summit of Braeriach in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. At 997m above sea level, it is the highest named body of water in the British Isles [1] [2] [3]
References[]
- ^ Maclean, Calum. "Ice Swimming in the highest loch in Scotland". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "Mountain Loch Swimming - Loch Coire an Lochain, Braeraich". swimwilduk.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "Underwater Footage & Mission to Loch Corie an Lochain". www.walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
Categories:
- Lochs of Highland (council area)