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Coire nam Beitheach is a glacial corrie (cirque) located in Glen Coe, one of Scotland's most famous Highland glens. It is situated near Bidean nam Bian, the highest mountain in the Glen Coe area, in a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and subsequent glaciation. The corrie lies within the Glen Coe National Scenic Area, designated for its dramatic and iconic Highland scenery.
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Where is Coire nam Beitheach?
Coire nam Beitheach is a glacial corrie in Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands. It lies near Bidean nam Bian, the highest mountain in the Glen Coe area.
How was Coire nam Beitheach formed?
The corrie was shaped by glacial erosion acting on a landscape with a volcanic geological history. Ice carved a steep basin into the mountain terrain during the glacial periods.
Is Coire nam Beitheach near Bidean nam Bian?
Yes, it is located near Bidean nam Bian in Glen Coe. That setting places the corrie among some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in western Scotland.
What does “coire” mean in Scottish geography?
A coire is a bowl-shaped hollow or cirque carved by a glacier. Coire nam Beitheach is therefore named as a glacial mountain basin, not a lake or a settlement.
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