Wildlife reserves · Scottish Highlands
Moine Mhòr
Moine Mhòr in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moine Mhòr is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Moine Mhòr ("Great Moss" in Scottish Gaelic) encompasses a large area of raised bog in the Kilmartin Glen area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. As well as raised bog there are areas of saltmarsh, brackish grassland, alder carr, fen and woodland, and the variety of habitats at Moine Mhòr provide important habitats for a variety of animal and plant species. The area was declared a national nature reserve (NNR) in 1987, and is now owned and managed by NatureScot. According to NatureScot lowland raised bogs like Moine Mhòr are some of the rarest and most threatened natural wildlife habitats in Europe, due to removal of peat, afforestation and reclamation of farmland. Around 8,000 people visit the Moine Mhòr NNR every year, with the reserve being popular with local people and school groups, as well as tourists visiting the nearby attractions of Kilmartin Glen and the Crinan Canal. A 600 m nature trail has been constructed at the northern edge of the reserve; other visitor facilities include a car park and picnic area.
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Background
History
The Moine Mhòr began to form after the last ice age some 10,000 years ago, as rising sea levels covered the area in impermeable marine clay. The land began to rise as the glaciers melted due to post-glacial rebound, and a shallow estuary formed at the mouth of the River Add. A freshwater loch formed over the Moine Mhòr, separated from the sea by an area of saltmarsh. About 5,500 years ago sea levels fell further, and sphagnum mosses started to colonise the area, which was kept damp due to the impermeable clay. Over time layers of peat were laid down, leading to the Moine Mhòr as it is today. The Crinan Canal, built immediately to the south of the Moine Mhòr between 1794 and 1801, led to a…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0808, -5.4997
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1987
- Official site
- sitelink.nature.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q65081091 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Moine Mhòr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moine Mhòr?
- Moine Mhòr is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8SU).
- When was Moine Mhòr built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Who owns Moine Mhòr?
- Moine Mhòr is owned by NatureScot.
- Is Moine Mhòr free to visit?
- Yes, Moine Mhòr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moine Mhòr?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8SU. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Moine Mhòr?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.