Coire an t-Sneachda, Glacial cirque in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
The high mountain corrie features steep granite cliffs rising to 1215 meters at Cairn Lochan peak, with a floor elevation exceeding 900 meters.
A glacier formed this deep bowl-shaped depression during the Younger Dryas period, approximately 10,000 years ago in the Scottish Highlands.
The Scottish Gaelic name translates to 'Corrie of the Snow', reflecting the location's winter conditions and persistent snow coverage throughout much of the year.
The Cairngorm Mountain car park provides direct access to a well-constructed path leading to the cirque, with a walking time of 45 to 60 minutes.
Ring ouzels, snow buntings, and ptarmigan birds inhabit this natural amphitheater, making it a notable location for wildlife observation in the Highland region.
Location: Highland
GPS coordinates: 57.11320,-3.66400
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:37
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