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Flanders Moss

From a distance you can make out the perfectly formed domes of peat as they rise gently from their surroundings. Closer up, squelchy mats of Sphagnum moss carpet Flanders Moss with their swirling colours, whilst adders and lizards bask in the sunshine. Listen out for the distinctive calls of snipe and stonechat.

For the latest news visit the Flanders Moss Bog Blog.

For more information on the NNR visit the Argyll and Stirling Area - special places.

You can download:
'Tour de Carse' - a Landscape tour of Flanders Moss and the surrounding area.
Or
'Land of Water' - introducing Flanders Moss NNR and how to visit.

• Best time to visit

  May to early June for plants, autumn to winter for birds of prey and geese.
  

• Getting there

  Ten miles west of Stirling. Turn right off the A811 at the Kippen roundabout towards Thornhill on the B822. After two miles, a signposted track on the left leads to the car park and cycle racks.
  

• Visitor facilities

  A 900 metre all abilities path and boardwalk allows visitors to walk around part of this beautiful bog. Information for visitors is available. A viewing tower giving spectacular views across the Reserve. Fine views with off-site interpretation at the South Common, Thornhill; 200 metre walk south from the community hall.
  
  
  
  

• Contact

  SNH, The Beta Centre, Innovation Park, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4NF. Tel: 01786 450362.
  

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage