1. Glacial Features on O.S. Maps
The U-Shaped Valley
Identification Points
It is found usually with a small stream or river flowing through it.
Or with a Ribbon or long narrow lake.
It has a contour pattern as shown opposite.

2. Glacial Features on O.S. Maps
The Cirque or Corrie
Identification Points
It has a contour pattern shown opposite.
It can be found on a map with several names : Coire, Cwm, Corrie, Cove.

3. Glacial Features on O.S. Maps
The Hanging Valley
Identification Points
First look for the U-shaped Valley.
The hanging valley is above and to the right or left of the main valley.
The valley is usually found above a waterfall.

4. Glacial Features on O.S. Maps
Arete
Identification points.
Look for steep land between two corries.
Look for cliffs or scars high up on mountain.
Look for names like edge or sgurr.

5. Glacial Features on O.S. Maps
Pyramidal Peaks
Identification points
Look for an area surrounded by corries on high ground.
Simply look for a triangulation pillar.

6. Glacial Features on O.S. Maps
Truncated Spur
Identification points
Look for the side of a U-Shaped valley
Look for an area of very steep rock or cliffs on the side of the main valley.

7. Glacial Features on O.S. Maps
Ribbon Lake
Identification points
A long thin stretch of water.
Usually at the bottom of a u-shaped valley.
Names ending in ..mere are common in England.