About This Route
Rannoch Moor boardwalk from Corrour Station to Loch Ossian offers serene Scottish Highlands birdwatching. Spot greenshanks, red-throated divers, merlins over blanket bog. 4-mile out-and-back; remote, train-accessible. Follow SNH (NatureScot) codes; low-impact per Leave No Trace. Vast peatlands flood easily; scenario: Birder hypothermic after bog immersion, saved by dry bags.
Safety Considerations
Deep bogs off boardwalk; test sticks. Rain saturates; Gore-Tex must. Midges ferocious; full cover. No facilities; toilet paper pack-out. Deer ticks; inspect evenings. Signal nil; PLB vital.
Essential Gear
CamelBak bladder, Arc'teryx Beta jacket, Bushnell Engage binoculars, Ocean Signal rescueME, long walking stick.
Emergency Tips
Activate PLB; train from Corrour or walk to lodge. Police via 999 if signal.