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Beach and Machair in the Outer Hebrides

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  1. Shawbost Beach on a sunny day

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    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. Luskentyre beach
    Luskentyre machair wild flowers
    Luskentyre beach
    Luskentyre machair wild flowers

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    Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

    Isle of Harris

    The beach at Luskentyre is the largest and most spectacular of all the Harris beaches.

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  3. Address

    West Gerinish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RW

    Isle Of South Uist

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

    Add Geirnish Beach amd Machair to your Itinerary

  4. Balemore Beach and Machair

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    Knockintorran, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5ED

    Isle Of North Uist

    Balemore Beach and Machair is easily accessible through the village of Balemore.

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  5. Address

    Kildonan, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RZ

    Isle Of South Uist

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

    Add Kildonan Beach and Machair to your Itinerary

  6. 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

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    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

  7. Address

    Bornish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SA

    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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  8. Address

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

    Isle Of North Uist

    Loch Bhurigh is easily accessible from the machair to the south of the island.

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  9. Baleshare Beach

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    Baleshare, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5HG

    Isle Of North Uist

    Balleshare beach is easily accessed from the village of Baleshare.

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  10. Howmore Machair

    Address

    Howmore, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SH

    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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  11. Brue shore and beach

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    Brue, Barvas, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9QW

    Isle of Lewis

    A good access road and parking for a walk down to a boulder beach.

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  12. Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach)

    Address

    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.

    Add Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach) to your Itinerary

  13. Garrynamonie Machair & Beach

    Address

    Garrynamonie, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TX

    Isle Of South Uist

    The machair runs parralell to the beach and a great place to walk.

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  14. Askernish Beach & Machair

    Address

    Askernish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SY

    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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  15. Riding along Gress Beach, Isle of Lewis

    Address

    Gress, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0LQ

    Isle Of Lewis

    A stunning beach on the north east side of Lewis which is perfect for a relaxing walk and a haven for wildlife.

    Add Tràigh Griais (Gress Beach) to your Itinerary

  16. Eoligarry Beach

    Address

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

    Address

    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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  18. 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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