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Kirkconnell Flow

This site represents one of the most threatened habitats in the world. The sodden surface of the bog is a palette of green, purple and red shades of Sphagnum mosses and wet-loving plants, giving a sense of a remote wilderness among the busy surrounding fields. Colourful butterflies flit over the moss, whilst adders and lizards bask in the sunlight.

• Best time to visit

  Summer.
  

• Getting there

  Five miles south of Dumfries, off the A710 Dumfries to New Abbey road. Bus runs hourly from Dumfries to New Abbey but infrequently on Sundays.
  

• Visitor facilities

  Car park and picnic tables at north end, with short circular walks for which a leaflet is available on site.
  

• Contact

  SNH, Carmont House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4ZF. Tel: 01387 247010.
  

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage