Munsary peatlands SSSI, near Caithness, Scotland, bog vegetation Sphagnum mosses, cotton-grasses heather, bog asphodel, deer grass, slender sedge and bog sedge
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Munsary Peatlands - map and directions

Munsary peatlands map

Directions

From the A9, turn off at Latheron onto the A895 towards Thurso. After approximately 6 miles you reach Achavanich where you should turn right onto a minor road towards Lybster. Approximately 600m along this road turn left onto a track alongside Loch Stemster. Follow this track for approximately 3 miles until you reach Munsary Cottage. From here you can see the entire reserve and can walk a short way to explore the peatland habitat. Please note that the track leading from Loch Stemster to the Munsary reserve is extremely rough and is only suitable for robust four-wheel drive vehicles. Munsary is open to visitors at any time. However, you should be aware that the terrain is rough and potentially dangerous. There is a high risk of sinking in soft areas of bog and a danger of being caught out by rapidly changing weather. For these reasons, you should not visit the site alone, but should have at least one other person with you.

Grid Reference

ND 211 450 entrance to reserve

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