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Beach and Machair in the Outer Hebrides

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  1. Shawbost Beach on a sunny day

    Address

    Shawbost, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9BJ

    Isle of Lewis

    A horseshoe beach with sand, good birdwatching and safe swimming. There are two access roads to the beach.

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  2. Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach)

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    Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LZ

    Isle of Lewis

    Traigh Bhostadh is a sheltered shell sand beach at the north end of Great Bernera. The Iron Age House and Time and Tide Bell are both sited here, along with ample parking and toilets.

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  3. Port Stoth Beach, Ness, Isle of Lewis

    Address

    Eoropie, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XH

    Isle of Lewis

    A small cove accessed on the road to the Butt of Lewis lighthouse.

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  4. Coll beach, Isle of Lewis

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    Coll, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0LP

    Isle Of Lewis

    Beautiful beach approximately five miles from Stornoway. Suitable for walking, wind-surfing, kite flying.

    Add Tràigh Chuil - Coll Beach to your Itinerary

  5. Traigh Iar with frothy waves

    Address

    Niseabost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    Traigh Noisaboist (Nisabost) is a spectacular west coast beach with extensive views across the Sound of Taransay.

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  6. Balemartin/Hosta beach, North Uist

    Address

    Tigharry, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DE

    Isle Of North Uist

    Hosta beach is easily accessible from the main road at Hosta.

    Add Hosta Beach (Tràigh Stir) and Machair to your Itinerary

  7. Traigh Ghearadha

    Address

    Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Lewis

    Triaigh Ghearadha is a beautiful sandy beach at the end of the B895 road in the unspoilt north east part of Lewis.

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  8. Clachan Sands Beach and Machair

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    Clachan Sands, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AY

    Isle Of North Uist

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

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  9. Iochdar Beach and Machair

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    Kilaulay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RE

    Isle Of South Uist

    Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.

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  10. Eoligarry Beach

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    Eoligarry, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YD

    Isle of Barra

    Image: https://www.instagram.com/steve_gormley/

    Great white sandy beach. Perfect for a family outing or a quiet walk.

     

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  11. Frobost Beach and Machair

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    Frobost, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RX

    Isle Of South Uist

    Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair. Acces can be gained at Frobost.

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  12. Seal Bay - West Coast Barra (Picture by Sarah MacLean)

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    Allasdale, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XX

    Isle of Barra

    Watch the seals laze on the rocks off shore - you may even catch them coming for a cheeky peek at you!

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  13. Cuidhsiadar Shielings and Beach

    Address

    Cuidhsiadar, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XA

    Isle of Lewis

    A small group of well-used and maintained shielings with a track along a ravine to a small beach.

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  14. Traigh Iar Beach North Uist

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    Sollas, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BX

    Isle Of North Uist

    Sollas beach is a stunning white sandy beach and eaily accessible from the village of Sollas and Grenitote.

    Add Traigh Iar Beach and Machair to your Itinerary

  15. The beach at Pollachar, South Uist by Frances Watts

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    West Kilbride, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TT

    Isle Of South Uist

    Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair. There is easy access to this beach at Polachar.

    Add Polochar Beach to your Itinerary

  16. Ardroil Sands

    Address

    Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9EU

    Isle of Lewis

    Camas Uige or Uig Bay is in a national scenic area in the south west of Lewis.

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  17. Berneray West Beach - Esther Sinmiraranadie
    Berneray West Beach Dunes - Esther Sinmiraranadie
    Atmospheric Berneray West Beach - Esther Sinmiraranadie
    Berneray West Beach - Esther Sinmiraranadie
    Berneray West Beach Dunes - Esther Sinmiraranadie
    Atmospheric Berneray West Beach - Esther Sinmiraranadie

    Address

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

    Isle Of North Uist

    A truly stunning beach and was voted in 2021 as no. 3 in Lonely Planet's Top 20 Best beaches in Europe! It is easily accessible through the village of Borve.

    Add Berneray West Beach and Machair to your Itinerary

  18. Traigh Dhail Beag (Dalbeg) at sunset

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    Dalbeg, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AE

    Isle of Lewis

    Traigh Dail Beag (Dalbeg) is a lovely small bay and beach on the west side of Lewis.

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