Lochan Coire an Lochan
18th January 2025
It was a dry day with a little sunshine early on, but soon clouded over. Although still mild it was a little colder than of late with summit temperatures just above freezing. There are just a few isolated patches of snow left in Glen Coe at the moment, and no avalanche hazard. We will continue to do the blog, and start publishing hazard forecasts when there is enough snow to warrant doing so.

Coire an Lochan holding a few wee slithers of snow. I have seen more snow in the Coire in July than there is at the moment.

One of the Lochs of Coire an Lochan. Due to the route the main path into the Coire takes, and the fact that they are often covered in snow and ice, the lochs of Coire an Lochan tend not to be noticed. There are two main lochans (one of which is shown above) and various smaller and shallower lochans/muddy puddles. This gives the opportunity for a variety of water based activities. How about a bit of wild swimming (formerly known just as swimming) anyone? Fortunately, I had my thermometer with me and can report the water temperature was a balmy 3°C.

If the wild swimming does not take your fancy, then how about a bit of wild paddling in the Coire an Lochan paddling pool. This extensive, but shallow, paddling pool boasts mud, vegetation, a bit of deer poo, and some hidden sharp rocks guaranteed to result in stubbed toe or a cut foot.
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