Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Lochan a' Garbh Coire
Lochan a' Garbh Coire in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lochan a' Garbh Coire is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lochan a' Garbh Coire is a small freshwater loch located below the summit of Ben Alder in the Highlands of Scotland. At over 1,120 m (3,670 ft) above sea level, it is among the highest named bodies of water in the British Isles.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.8109, -4.4679
- Address
- Cairngorms, Grampian Mountains, Scotland
Sources
- wikidata: Q123357805 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lochan a' Garbh Coire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Lochan a' Garbh Coire
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochan a' Garbh Coire?
- Lochan a' Garbh Coire is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Lochan a' Garbh Coire?
- Lochan a' Garbh Coire in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lochan a' Garbh Coire?
- Its coordinates are 56.8109°, -4.4679°.
- Is Lochan a' Garbh Coire free to visit?
- Yes, Lochan a' Garbh Coire is free to enter.