Loch Coire an Lochain

57°4′57.8″N 3°44′44.2″W / 57.082722°N 3.745611°W / 57.082722; -3.745611Primary outflowsNoneBasin countriesScotlandMax. 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)

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

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.