Mòine Bhuidhe

Downs, Moorland in Perthshire

Scotland

Mòine Bhuidhe

Road below Coire nan Gabhar Upper Glen Quaich with a road that runs up from Garrow on to the plateau. Taken when descending the peaty and gentle north ridge of Càrn Bad an Fhraoich. — Road below Coire nan Gabhar Credit: Richard Webb

Mòine Bhuidhe, located in Perthshire, Scotland, is a vast expanse of downs and moorland that offers a captivating and unique landscape. Stretching across an area of approximately 1,500 hectares, it is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and diverse ecosystem.

The terrain of Mòine Bhuidhe is characterized by rolling hills, heather-covered moors, and extensive areas of peat bog. The vibrant hues of the vegetation, which range from golden yellows to deep purples, create a visually striking panorama throughout the year. These expansive moors serve as a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, mosses, and birds such as red grouse and curlews.

The presence of peat bogs in Mòine Bhuidhe contributes to the area's ecological significance. These wetland habitats act as carbon sinks, storing large amounts of carbon dioxide and playing a crucial role in mitigating climate change. Additionally, the peat bogs support a unique array of plant life, including sphagnum mosses and carnivorous plants like sundews.

Visitors to Mòine Bhuidhe can enjoy the tranquility and solitude offered by this remote location. The area is ideal for hiking and nature enthusiasts, providing ample opportunities for exploring the vast expanse of moorland and enjoying the breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and lochs. However, it is important for visitors to tread carefully and respect the fragile ecosystem of Mòine Bhuidhe to ensure its preservation for future generations.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.538182/-3.9763055 or Grid Reference NN7840. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road below Coire nan Gabhar Upper Glen Quaich with a road that runs up from Garrow on to the plateau. Taken when descending the peaty and gentle north ridge of Càrn Bad an Fhraoich.

Road below Coire nan Gabhar

Upper Glen Quaich with a road that runs up from Garrow on to the plateau. Taken when descending the peaty and gentle north ridge of Càrn Bad an Fhraoich.

Upper Glen Quaich With the road from Garrow. Ben Lawers in the distance.

Upper Glen Quaich

With the road from Garrow. Ben Lawers in the distance.

River Quaich Upper reaches of Glen Quaich, a sheep walk with a dense deer population. The peak, Carn na Goibhre, is just a spur rather than a significant summit.

River Quaich

Upper reaches of Glen Quaich, a sheep walk with a dense deer population. The peak, Carn na Goibhre, is just a spur rather than a significant summit.

Allt Coire nan Gabhair Burn joining the River Quoich. One by one I pass the tributaries, soon it will be easy to cross over.

Allt Coire nan Gabhair

Burn joining the River Quoich. One by one I pass the tributaries, soon it will be easy to cross over.

Ruin, Glen Quaich There are three groups of shielings marked on the map in this area. Here, just below a large group of ruins is a substantial building beside the River Quoich. Above one of the many bulldozed roads around here contours around Creag an Sgliata.

Ruin, Glen Quaich

There are three groups of shielings marked on the map in this area. Here, just below a large group of ruins is a substantial building beside the River Quoich. Above one of the many bulldozed roads around here contours around Creag an Sgliata.

Creag an Sgliata Looking up moorland slopes from the ruined shielings beside the River Quoich. Gone are the grassy slopes above Garrow. Now it is heather and bog and the deer probably outnumber the sheep.

Creag an Sgliata

Looking up moorland slopes from the ruined shielings beside the River Quoich. Gone are the grassy slopes above Garrow. Now it is heather and bog and the deer probably outnumber the sheep.

Deer grazing beneath Carn na Goibhre Glen Quaich is home to a large herd of red deer, as well as there being a hare behind every tussock.

Deer grazing beneath Carn na Goibhre

Glen Quaich is home to a large herd of red deer, as well as there being a hare behind every tussock.

Reentrant, Carn na Goibhre Very little water flows here, despite the obvious appearance of a burn course. What seems to have happened is that a cross drain was dug, intercepting the water in the bogs upstream, and that the drain has become the burn shown on the maps, leaving this gully system almost dry.
The zigzag bulldozed road on Carn na Gaibhre can be seen above, somewhat foreshortened.

Reentrant, Carn na Goibhre

Very little water flows here, despite the obvious appearance of a burn course. What seems to have happened is that a cross drain was dug, intercepting the water in the bogs upstream, and that the drain has become the burn shown on the maps, leaving this gully system almost dry. The zigzag bulldozed road on Carn na Gaibhre can be seen above, somewhat foreshortened.

Moorland, Head of Glen Quaich Heather moorland beneath Coire Quaich. The River Quaich runs through a small ravine in the distance.

Moorland, Head of Glen Quaich

Heather moorland beneath Coire Quaich. The River Quaich runs through a small ravine in the distance.

River Quaich A set of waterfalls where the burn leaves Coire Quaich for the glen. As is often the case, footpath erosion by deer leads unerringly to the best place to cross the gully and burn. There are also no go areas for deer, and there are trees here, safe on steep ground from browsing.

River Quaich

A set of waterfalls where the burn leaves Coire Quaich for the glen. As is often the case, footpath erosion by deer leads unerringly to the best place to cross the gully and burn. There are also no go areas for deer, and there are trees here, safe on steep ground from browsing.

Creag an Sgliata With a white quartz cairn, this appears to be the highest point of Creag an Sgliata. Loch Tay and Drummond Hill in the background.

Creag an Sgliata

With a white quartz cairn, this appears to be the highest point of Creag an Sgliata. Loch Tay and Drummond Hill in the background.

Carn nan Goibhre The Devil went skiing. The zigzag road seen from Creag an Sgliata across Glen Quaich.

Carn nan Goibhre

The Devil went skiing. The zigzag road seen from Creag an Sgliata across Glen Quaich.

Glen Quaich from Creag an Sgliata Looking into Glen Quaich down heathery slopes.

Glen Quaich from Creag an Sgliata

Looking into Glen Quaich down heathery slopes.

Glen Quaich Moorland slopes of Creag an Sgliata running down to upper Glen Quaich.

Glen Quaich

Moorland slopes of Creag an Sgliata running down to upper Glen Quaich.

Shieling ruins, Glen Quaich A cluster of ruins north of the River Quaich.

Shieling ruins, Glen Quaich

A cluster of ruins north of the River Quaich.

Bulldozed road, Creag an Sgliata A road surrounds Creag an Sgliata. This section seems to have been built later than the rest of the road as it is missing from some maps.

Bulldozed road, Creag an Sgliata

A road surrounds Creag an Sgliata. This section seems to have been built later than the rest of the road as it is missing from some maps.

River Quaich The river exposes the flag like rocks here.

River Quaich

The river exposes the flag like rocks here.

River Quaich This far upstream the river is an easily crossed burn.

River Quaich

This far upstream the river is an easily crossed burn.

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Mòine Bhuidhe is located at Grid Ref: NN7840 (Lat: 56.538182, Lng: -3.9763055)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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