Clachan Sands Beach and Machair
Clachan Sands, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AY
Type:Beach
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The beach has white sand, made up from broken shells. 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.TripAdvisor
What's Nearby
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Giant Mackaskill Monument is located ti the South of Berneray.
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3.38 miles awayCommon seals are brown, tan, or grey, with distinctive V-shaped nostrils.
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At Beinn a'Chlaidh - Hill of the Graveyard - there is a standing stone.
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