Rannoch Moor

Perth and Kinross, Highland, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

“A wearier looking desert a man never saw” is Robert Louis Stevenson’s description in Kidnapped for Rannoch Moor, which lies to the west of Loch Rannoch. 

A peat moor, it covers around 129...

Rannoch Moor has a Challenging difficulty level and is Partially Family Friendly.

Things to do near Rannoch Moor

Private Tour of Ben Nevis from Fort William

$542.34
★ 5.04 reviews

Steall Falls & Nevis Gorge Hike

$80
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Travel The Great Glen to Glencoe [Harry Potter Way]

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Ben Nevis Guided walks

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Ben Nevis Open Group Walks

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Group Walk up Ben Nevis from Fort William

$135.59
★ 4.9109 reviews

Fort William Speed boat adventure 90 minutes

$65.08
★ 4.911 reviews

Fort William Seal Island Cruise

$51.52
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Aberfeldy

$74.57
★ 5.012 reviews

Errichel Farm Tour

$18.98
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Paintball at Aberfeldy

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White Water Rafting on the River Tay from Aberfeldy

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Canyoning Half-Day Trip at Keltneyburn from Aberfeldy

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★ 4.945 reviews
Perth and Kinross, Highland, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Latitude: 56.629798, Longitude: -4.66243

Activities

Hiking
Backpacking
Landscape Photography
Wild Camping
Cycling
Kayaking
Canoeing
Boating
Fishing

About Rannoch Moor

“A wearier looking desert a man never saw” is Robert Louis Stevenson’s description in Kidnapped for Rannoch Moor, which lies to the west of Loch Rannoch. 

A peat moor, it covers around 129 km2 (~50 mi2) and lies at an average of 305 m (~1,000 ft) above sea level. Recognised as one of the last remaining areas of wilderness in Europe, it has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation for its rare and endangered wildlife and plantlife. It is the only location in Britain now where you can find the Rannoch-rush, an herbaceous perennial plant growing in the wet peat bogs, and is one of the few remaining habitats for the narrow-headed ant.

Created in the last ice age, the area is characterised by a dramatic array of natural features, lochs, lochans, streams, bogs and rocky outcrops.