River Coe

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River Coe with Meall Mor (right) and Aonach Dubh 2011-05 Schotland Coe met Meall Mor en Aonach Dubh 26-05-2011 15-41-20.png
River Coe with Meall Mòr (right) and Aonach Dubh

The River Coe (Scottish Gaelic : Comhan) rises at the north-eastern base of Buachaille Etive Beag in Scotland and flows west along Glen Coe. After dramatic waterfalls at the Pass of Glen Coe, it runs through the small Loch Achtriochtan before it turns north west. It then runs past the site of the Massacre of Glencoe and passes through Glencoe village, shortly before flowing into the sea loch of Loch Leven (a salt-water arm of Loch Linnhe) at Invercoe. [1] [2]

The Bridge of Coe, which crosses the river in Glencoe village, is category B listed. [3]

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References

  1. "River Coe - Loch Achtriochtan to Glencoe Visitor Centre". www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  2. "River Coe & Great Ouse". www.therrc.co.uk. The River Restoration Centre. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  3. "MHG16745 - Bridge of Coe Over River Coe, Glencoe Village - Highland Historic Environment Record". her.highland.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 February 2024.

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