Rannoch Moor
Open moor can be saved by wind, but boggy still air is exactly what midges are waiting for. Season: June–August.
Low risk right now. A pleasant time to be out and about.
Rannoch Moor is exposed, which usually means wind, and wind means clear air. But on the still, humid days that follow rain, the boggy moorland becomes a breeding ground and the cloud can be thick.
The A82 crossing is usually fine — the trouble is if you stop, step off the road, or camp anywhere near the lochans.
“The sector reports excellent feeding conditions at dusk. Morale among the squadrons is regrettably high.”
— AIR VICE-MARSHAL GRIEVE, EVENING DISPATCH
Rannoch Moor
Open moor can be saved by wind, but boggy still air is exactly what midges are waiting for. Season: June–August.
Low risk right now. A pleasant time to be out and about.
Rannoch Moor is exposed, which usually means wind, and wind means clear air. But on the still, humid days that follow rain, the boggy moorland becomes a breeding ground and the cloud can be thick.
The A82 crossing is usually fine — the trouble is if you stop, step off the road, or camp anywhere near the lochans.
“The sector reports excellent feeding conditions at dusk. Morale among the squadrons is regrettably high.”
— AIR VICE-MARSHAL GRIEVE, EVENING DISPATCH
Tonight's peak
Peak activity tonight: 6:00pm — 4/10
Recommendation
WITHDRAWN TO THE POOLS
No special precautions needed.
Overnight Watch
Peak overnight exposure: 7/10High
As bad as it gets, dusk to dawn. No easing before first light. This is the one the pools remember.
This is a planning estimate for the overnight window, not a guarantee. Conditions can shift.
Live data unavailable — this window is an estimate, not tonight's actual sunset/sunrise.
Calibrated for dusk-to-dawn exposure. Short evening trips: see the dog walker guide.
Buying en route? Repellent is stocked at most Highland petrol stations and outdoor shops.
5-day outlook
Wed 22 Jul
4/10
Moderate
Light repellent if spending time near water or forestry.
Thu 23 Jul
7/10
High
Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.
Fri 24 Jul
7/10
High
Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.
Sat 25 Jul
7/10
High
Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.
Sun 26 Jul
7/10
High
Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.
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