Rannoch Moor (/ ˈrænəx / ⓘ; Scottish Gaelic: Mòinteach Rai (th)neach) is an expanse of around 50 square miles (130 km 2) of boggy moorland to the west of Loch Rannoch in Scotland, from where it extends into westerly Perth and Kinross, northerly Lochaber (in Highland), and the area of Highland Scotland toward its south-west, northern ...

One of the last remaining wildernesses in Europe, the Great Moor of Rannoch is a beautiful outdoor space stretching far north and west from Rannoch Station. The area is a vast stretch …

Rannoch Moor is a large expanse of around 50 square miles (130 square kilometres) of boggy moorland to the west of Loch Rannoch, in Perthshire and Kinross and Lochaber, Highland, partly northern Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Rannoch Moor is designated a National Heritage site as one of Britain's last truly unspoilt wildernesses

Here the junction with Glen Etive is spectacularly marked by the rocky pyramid of Buchaille Etive Mor. You can look at Rannoch Moor as a place of wonder, one of the last really wild places in Scotland. Or you can take Robert Louis Stevenson's view in the novel Kidnapped: "A wearier looking desert a man never saw".

A short walk exploring how people feel about “the last remaining wilderness in Britain” - spectacular Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands

Learn about the cultural heritage of Rannoch Moor, including its connection to the famous West Highland Way, a long-distance footpath that traverses the moor, and the tales of the legendary "Bean Nighe," a Scottish mythological figure associated with the moor.

Rannoch Moor is an expanse of boggy moorland to the west of Loch Rannoch in Perth and Kinross, covering 50 square miles (130 km²). Parts of it lie in other regions but the focus of this page is its remote centre, devoid of fields, dwellings or public roads.

Rannoch Moor is a sanctuary for wildlife, with red deer, golden eagles, and a variety of bird species thriving in its untouched habitat. The moor’s complex ecosystem of bogs, heather, and pools of water supports a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a prime location for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

It is a stunningly beautiful area stretching far north and west from the main 'hub' Rannoch Station. It is a vast stretch of gently undulating land composed of blanket bog, lochans, rivers, and rocky outcrops which makes it a very challenging environment which still supports varieties of …

Rannoch Moor is actually 82% water or bog, making it the largest area of blanket bog in Britain. Why is Rannoch Moor so waterlogged? Click to reveal the answer. From the car park lay-by on the A82 face up the road towards Glen Coe and follow the footpath off to your right that leads up a small mound. From here you have a 360° view of Rannoch Moor.