Today it tends to be those most interested in outdoor pursuits who come to Rannoch.

Our hill land is the start of the climbers' path to Ben Alder round Loch Ericht. There are excellent walks to the Black Wood of Rannoch or through the hills to Schiehallion, Ben Lawers and Glen Lyon.

Ultimately there is wild Rannoch Moor, with a fourteen-mile walk over one of the most romantic wastes in Europe to the Pass of Glencoe into Argyll.

Waterproof clothes and walking shoes are essential, binoculars useful. We recommend that you bring Ordnance Survey maps nos. OS42 and OS51 which cover the area around the loch. Midge repellant is recommended during the months of June to September.

Although Rannoch is attractive all year round, bird watchers will find it at its best in spring (April/May). The area is home to great numbers of waders, waterfowl, woodland and game birds, as well as birds of prey.

In late October/November the autumn colours are spectacular.

FISHING
The loch is famous for its wild brown trout. There are also pike, perch and char. Fishing is from the shore or by boat. You may fish from our own shore without purchasing a licence, but if you want to fish from any other part of the loch, or from a boat on the loch, you must obtain a licence.

Licences and details of boat hire can be obtained from the Manager.