The flow country

[The general]

Well will this area be inundated like the nc 500 now its been awarded special status ??? I hope not . One if the handfull of places left in Scotland where you can be in isolation .

 

[Figaro]

It's a vast expanse of flat blanket peat bogs and interconnecting pools.

I doubt that will appeal to the Facebook crowd and just think of the midges ?

I think you're safe

 

[Puddleduck]

An almost prehistoric landscape.

I do hope it won't be spoilt.

 

[BusyBuilder]

Midge hell

 

[David and Sally]

Well will this area be inundated like the nc 500 now its been awarded special status ??? I hope not . One if the handfull of places left in Scotland where you can be in isolation .

If you want to be left alone please let us know and we can avoid you.

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[DBK]

To avoid visitors they should rename it the Blanket Bog.

The Flow Country - The Flow Country

The most intact and extensive blanket bog system in the world Stretching across Caithness and Sutherland in the far north of Scotland this vast expanse of blanket bog comprises a complex set of interlinked pool systems and micro features that not only host an eye-catching flora and fauna but...

theflowcountry.org.uk

But very interesting area. I visited decades ago* with my brother to look for Red throated divers nesting, which breed on the tiny lochans. We were successful too and found a pair.

Love to go back but a long drive from Devon.

* So long ago the ice had only just retreated from the last Ice Age.

 

[The general]

When I visited last the locals had a big anti RSPB spat going on , all is not well there

 

[The general]

It was one of my many highlights of ‘ rural ‘ scotland i hope the fear of midges will keep the punters away .

 

[cyberyacht]

There's not a lot up there apart from the bogs. No traditionally visual appeal so probably safe from over tourism.

 

[WillH]

Hardly any roads through it, its just a bog, we have bogs too.

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[Bobbejaan]

Midge hell

Indeed ... Any midge that is brave enough to bite me dies a miserable & painful death and goes straight to midge-hell, and most midges seem to already be aware of that before committing suicide.

Unfortunately, they tend to find my soulmate much tastier and more edible.