Tent campingTent only · up to 3 nights
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Wild Camping
Bridge of Orchy / Rannoch Moor North Edge
Argyll & Bute / Rannoch Moor
About Bridge of Orchy / Rannoch Moor North Edge
North of Bridge of Orchy the West Highland Way leaves the settled glen and opens toward Rannoch Moor. It is a strong option for anyone who wants a car-free wild camp: Bridge of Orchy station provides rail access and the camping terrain lies a few kilometres farther along the trail. The reward is wide-open moor, big skies and a much more remote atmosphere than the short walk-in suggests. Exposur...
North of Bridge of Orchy the West Highland Way leaves the settled glen and opens toward Rannoch Moor. It is a strong option for anyone who wants a car-free wild camp: Bridge of Orchy station provides rail access and the camping terrain lies a few kilometres farther along the trail. The reward is wide-open moor, big skies and a much more.
At a glance
Vehicle overnightNot included
Natural water nearbyTreatment required
Train-accessibleGood to know
West Highland WayGood to know
Open moorlandGood to know
Wild camping
Access & camping
FREE & LEGALResponsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Permit Not required Cost Free Style Backpack · Moorland · Long Distance Trail
Read access guidance
Responsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Restrictions: styles: backpack, moorland, long-distance-trail difficulty: moderate walk in: text: A few kilometres north of Bridge of Orchy along the West Highland Way. tent only: Yes vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: 3 conditions: Small numbers and lightweight tents., Normally two or three nights maximum in one place., Keep well away from buildings and roads., Leave no trace and take litter away., Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice., Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Evidence checked: 2026-09-15
What to expect
Facilities & approachNatural water nearbyTreatment required
ApproachA few kilometres north of Bridge of Orchy along the West Highland Way.
TerrainModerate
Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.
View facilities details
toilets: Not provided
showers: Not provided
drinking water tap: Not provided
bins: Not provided
electricity: Not provided
warden: Not provided
Natural water: Nearby
Water treatment: Required
This is wild camping, not a serviced campsite. Carry in what you need and carry everything out.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Very exposed.
- Wet or boggy ground possible.
- Mountain weather changes quickly.
- Small numbers and lightweight tents.
More guidance
- Normally two or three nights maximum in one place.
- Keep well away from buildings and roads.
- Leave no trace and take litter away.
- Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice.
- Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Useful facts
Sources & evidence
Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · FREE & LEGAL }
Checked: 2026-09-15
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
- Scottish Outdoor Access Code — Camping in Scotland · official_access Checked 2026-09-15
- OutdoorSCOT — Wild Camping Scotland: 25 Best Spots by Region · spot_guide Checked 2026-09-15
Weather & tides
Bridge of Orchy / Rannoch Moor North EdgeWeather unavailable
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