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Loch Bhurigh

Berneray, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BQ

Type:Beach

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The tide rising in this sandy bay, pushing up a large number of wading birds. Image © Copyright Hugh Venables and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

The machair runs parallel to the beach and is ideal for walking. It is a haven for wildlife, such as the elusive corncrake and in the summer months the machair is peppered with an assorted variety of wildflowers, including rare orchids.

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Giant Macaskill Monument

Giant Mackaskill Monument is located ti the South of Berneray.

0.18 miles away
Coralbox

Coralbox is a small independent gift shop

1.14 miles away
Berneray West Beach and Machair

A truly stunning beach and was voted in 2021 as no. 3 in Lonely Planet's Top 20 Best…

1.24 miles away

Cladh Maolrithe

At Beinn a'Chlaidh - Hill of the Graveyard - there is a standing stone.

1.28 miles away
Aird ma-Rhuibhe

Close to the ferry terminal lie the slight remains of a burial cairn, probably dating to…

1.33 miles away
Grey Seal - Berneray Harbour

A large seal with a forehead and less spots than the Harbour Seal. Males can be up to 3.3…

1.38 miles away
Common Seal - Berneray Harbour

Common seals are brown, tan, or grey, with distinctive V-shaped nostrils.

1.38 miles away
Uist Unearthed -Location E - Dùn an Sticir

Download the Uist Unearthed app and discover two sites in one at Dùn an Sticir! Watch the…

1.66 miles away
Dun an Sticer

The remains of a stronghold occupy the whole of a tiny islet in the middle of the tidal…

1.68 miles away
Seal Viewing Point

Seal viewing point

2.03 miles away
20. Gatliff Hostel

These two converted blackhouses now form the Berneray hostel site of the Gatliff Trust…

2.47 miles away
Great Northern Diver - Berneray

This is a large, heavy-billed diver can resemble a goose, especially in flight.

2.51 miles away
The Birlinn Yarn Company

The Birlinn Yarn Company studio sells locally sourced yarn in a range of natural blends…

2.51 miles away
Clachan Sands Beach and Machair

Clachan Sands beach is a stunning white sandy beach which is accessible via the village…

2.63 miles away
Bearsdaire

Berneray and the nearby island of Pabbay lie in the Sound of Harris between North Uist…

2.68 miles away
Beinn Ghainche

Ben Ghainche is a small hill situated at the north end of the beach at Bearsdaire

3 miles away

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