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Nature Reserves in Fort William & Lochaber

Claish Moss National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Claish Moss National Nature Reserve (SNH)

By Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

This is one of the best examples in Britain of a 'raised' bog. It has been created over the last 8,000 years. Waymarked track. Information panels.

Glen Roy National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Glen Roy National Nature Reserve (SNH)

Roybridge, By Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

One of the most remarkable glacial landforms in Britain, the 'Parallel Roads' are the shorelines of an ice-damned lake.

Glencripesdale National Nature Reserve
Glencripesdale National Nature Reserve

Liddesdale, Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK

Remote woodland reserve on the south shore of Loch Sunart where otters are frequently seen.

Sunart Oakwood and Airigh Fhionndail
Sunart Oakwood and Airigh Fhionndail

Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK

A particularly fine temperate oakwood on the shores of Loch Sunart. A good place to see seal and otters. Excellent wildlife watching hide, at Garbh Eilean.

Glencoe (NTS)
Glencoe (NTS)

Ballachulish, Inverness-shire, PA39 4HX

Some of the finest climbing and walking country in the Highlands is to be found within this area of dramatic landscapes and historical legend.

Isle of Eigg (SWT)
Isle of Eigg (SWT)

Isle of Eigg, By Arisaig, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

This green island is rich in wildlife interest. Golden eagle and red-throated divers breed here. Excellent for wildflowers. Guided walks and trails.

Ariundle National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Ariundle National Nature Reserve (SNH)

Acharacle, Nr Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK

An atmospheric ancient mossy oakwood of a kind once widespread along the Atlantic coast. Good habitat for wide variety of woodland birds. Nature trail. 2 miles N of Strontian.

Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve
Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve

Isle of Rum, By Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

Once the core of a volcano, this famous island reserve is well-known for its unique mountain top colonies of Manx shearwaters. It is also a good place to see golden eagles and red deer.

Glenborrodale (RSPB)
Glenborrodale (RSPB)

Glenborrodale, Acharacle, Argyll, Scotland, UK

An ancient oakwood on the shores of Loch Sunart. In summer, wood warblers nest along with redstarts, spotted flycatchers and commoner woodland birds. Good place to see otters. Nature trail. Guided walks.

1 Claish Moss National Nature Reserve (SNH) By Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
2 Glen Roy National Nature Reserve (SNH) Roybridge, By Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
3 Glencripesdale National Nature Reserve Liddesdale, Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK
4 Sunart Oakwood and Airigh Fhionndail Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK
5 Glencoe (NTS) Ballachulish, Inverness-shire, PA39 4HX
6 Isle of Eigg (SWT) Isle of Eigg, By Arisaig, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
7 Ariundle National Nature Reserve (SNH) Acharacle, Nr Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK
8 Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve Isle of Rum, By Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
9 Glenborrodale (RSPB) Glenborrodale, Acharacle, Argyll, Scotland, UK

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