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Handa Island

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Beautiful island for bird enthusiasts. A little paradise lost at sea. It takes some effort to get there but so unforgettable!

Aggiunto* da Mauger Julie
Ultimo aggiornamento 31 dicembre 2024

Descrizione

On Handa Island you will have the possibility to easily see Uria, Gazza marina, Fulmaro, Pulcinella di mare, Stercorario maggiore and the Labbo which nest on the island and many other birds! It is an island where no one lives and it is staying wild. There are pedestrian paths to follow and which allow you to take a nice tour. You have breathtaking views of a live seabird colonies. The best time is April to July for the reproduction of seabirds. Mid-May to July for Pulcinella di mare. Watch out for the Stercorario maggiore attacks!

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Accesso

You can only reach the island in a small inflatable boat. You must first go to the small port of Tarbet, there is a small car park to park the car. There is also a cafe / restaurant on this parking site and toilets. Take food with you, because on Handa Island, there is only a picnic place. The walking route on the island that is shown on the map below is about 6 km long.

Terreno e habitat

Mare , Prateria/pascolo , Canyon/scogliera , Spiaggia

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Paesaggio aperto , Non ombreggiato

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Estate , Primavera

Percorso

Sentiero stretto , Sentiero ampio

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

One-way crossings from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Last return from the island at 5:00 p.m. Adult £ 20, child £ 5, child under 5 free. Handa Island is a short ferry ride from the Tarbet exit 3 miles north of Scourie on the A 894, the beautiful west coast road from Ullapool to Durness (then the junction 3 miles from the pier). There are toilets but no place to eat, only take a picnic and leave with very, very little shelter. So bring clothes adapted to the weather. Donate a little money to support the association that manages this unique site! Thank you.

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