Darnrig Moss

Downs, Moorland in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Darnrig Moss

Slamannan Parish Church Slamannan church was built in 1810
Slamannan Parish Church Credit: Euan Nelson

Darnrig Moss is a captivating natural landscape located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is a vast expanse of downs and moorland that stretches across several kilometers, offering visitors a unique and serene environment to explore.

The moss is characterized by its rolling hills, covered in a thick layer of heather and other indigenous vegetation. This creates a stunning tapestry of purples, greens, and browns, particularly during the blooming season. The area is also dotted with numerous lochs, adding to its picturesque appeal.

Darnrig Moss is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The moss provides a habitat for various bird species, including curlews, lapwings, and red grouse. It is not uncommon to spot these birds soaring through the skies or nesting in the heather.

The moss is crisscrossed with walking paths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and showcase the area's natural beauty. It is advisable for visitors to bring suitable walking gear, as the terrain can be uneven and occasionally boggy.

Darnrig Moss is a peaceful and tranquil location, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It offers a chance to reconnect with nature and experience the Scottish countryside at its finest. Whether it is for a leisurely stroll or a day of birdwatching, Darnrig Moss is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a serene and unspoiled natural setting.

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Slamannan Parish Church Slamannan church was built in 1810
Slamannan Parish Church
Slamannan church was built in 1810
Entry to Wester Jaw
Entry to Wester Jaw
Corner field, Wester Jaw
Corner field, Wester Jaw
Country road at Wester Jaw
Country road at Wester Jaw
The road bends at Oakersdykes
The road bends at Oakersdykes
Uphill to Oakersdykes
Uphill to Oakersdykes
Pasture with scattered trees, Strathavon
Pasture with scattered trees, Strathavon
Rottenstocks It is a pretty rotten name even for a farm, when you think about it. And the developers who are turning the farm steading into residential accommodation obviously agree, as they have given the development a much more twee name!
Rottenstocks
It is a pretty rotten name even for a farm, when you think about it. And the developers who are turning the farm steading into residential accommodation obviously agree, as they have given the development a much more twee name!
Sheep grazings Rushy ground by the B803 just north of Slamannan.
Sheep grazings
Rushy ground by the B803 just north of Slamannan.
Old colliery buildings. Disused colliery buildings at Masonfield, Falkirk.
Old colliery buildings.
Disused colliery buildings at Masonfield, Falkirk.
Darnrig Moss Darnrig Moss SSSI - one of the last undisturbed and intact raised bog system in Falkirk District.
Darnrig Moss
Darnrig Moss SSSI - one of the last undisturbed and intact raised bog system in Falkirk District.
Field of buttercups. Buttercups in field looking towards Loanrigg Farm near Slamannan
Field of buttercups.
Buttercups in field looking towards Loanrigg Farm near Slamannan
Nappiefaulds House, Strathavon Farm and Meadow. Looking towards Slamannan from east of Strathavon Cottage and Farm and Nappiefaulds House.
Nappiefaulds House, Strathavon Farm and Meadow.
Looking towards Slamannan from east of Strathavon Cottage and Farm and Nappiefaulds House.
Sheep Farming Falkirk District Sheepfarming and Intermediate bogland in the mainly urban Falkirk district.
Sheep Farming Falkirk District
Sheepfarming and Intermediate bogland in the mainly urban Falkirk district.
Oakerdykes Farm, Slamannan near Falkirk Converted farm steading on quiet country road.
Oakerdykes Farm, Slamannan near Falkirk
Converted farm steading on quiet country road.
Jawcraig Farm, Slamannan near Falkirk Remote farm surrounded by former open cast workings
Jawcraig Farm, Slamannan near Falkirk
Remote farm surrounded by former open cast workings
Darnrig Loch This area is being converted to forestry after the ending of the Opencast (coal) works on this site. The water in the loch is extremely deep having had all the minerals extracted. Unfortunately, despite the site being cleared of industrial activity, detritus including coal spoil, shale bings and worn lorry tyres still litter the area.
Darnrig Loch
This area is being converted to forestry after the ending of the Opencast (coal) works on this site. The water in the loch is extremely deep having had all the minerals extracted. Unfortunately, despite the site being cleared of industrial activity, detritus including coal spoil, shale bings and worn lorry tyres still litter the area.
Darnrig  Loch
Darnrig Loch
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Darnrig Moss is located at Grid Ref: NS8575 (Lat: 55.956203, Lng: -3.8306114)

Unitary Authority: Falkirk

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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