Udal Explore a strangely-shaped peninsula where sea and sand meet under a magic, open sky. Follow shorelines and paths through flower-studded f ields to an old cemetery for another island. Climb a hill for fabulous views, and return via untrodden coves and ancient archaeological sites that rank as some of the most important in the Outer Hebrides. Along the way, you’ll barely see a soul. You will feel as though you are the only folk in the world, though history will surround you, and who knows what birds you will chance upon. 2026-05-30T20:30:40.6204080Z WP1 Park at the picnic area along the minor road that leaves the A865 at Grenitote. Start the walk here. Dot Waypoints WP2 Follow the track, crossing the burn on stepping-stones (or go left a little way to find the bridge). Continue round the vast beach-bowl expanse of Traigh Ear. Depending on the tide, you could venture out onto the sands Dot Waypoints WP3 Once through the dunes, the beach becomes rockier after a while: it’s easier to take the track through the machair fields. Dot Waypoints WP4 The track leads to the cemetery of the Macleans of Boreray, the island directly north-west of here. Dot Waypoints WP5 It’s time to climb the hill: just head up from the cemetery. Even though it is only 40 metres high, it feels like a sharp tug up to the trig point Dot Waypoints WP6 Drag yourself away from the view and descend to the south. Go down, then up and down, and find a path through the dunes. Dot Waypoints WP7 These are the archaeological sites of the Udal, once a major medieval settlement. Dot Waypoints