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Beinn a'Bhuird: Coire na Ciche

This is the southernmost corrie of the Bheinn a'Bhuird corries. The south east facing headwall offers some pleasant skiing with many variations in line possible.

Even relatively late in the season, it's possible to ski a long way, or even all the way to the Quoich Water!

Relevant Weather Forecasts

Relevant Avalanche Forecasts

There are 2 Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecasts worth considering for Beinn a'Bhuird: Coire na Ciche.

Northern
Cairngorms

Southern
Cairngorms

North West slope

The obvious slope facing Southeast holds the snow well, and is at a pleasant gradient (compared to many of the lines described elsewhere on the mountain). There is plenty of scope for variation in the actual line depending upon snow cover and conditions.

The obvious slope from the southeast. Photo: Scott Muir

Looking down the line of the slope into the corrie and beyond in deteriorating weather. Photo: Scott Muir

The line, and possible alternative from within the corrie. Photo: Scott Muir

Grid Reference: NO096986

Approximate Start Height: 1130m

Approximate Descent: 230m

General Aspect: Southeast

Climbing Grade: n/a

Notes:

Related locations for Beinn a'Bhuird: Coire na Ciche

Coire an Dubh Lochain

Coire nan Clach

Garbh Choire

Mountain List

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Northeast Face, Sgor an Lochain Uaine: Zoomed in from the north ridge of Cairn Toul. Photo: Scott Muir

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