Continent
Europe
Country
Scotland (UK)
Next Big City
Isle of Barra
Next Town
Eoligarry
 
Type:
Ocean, Island
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Camping, School, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Hazards:
Currents
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
High tide

Small to big waves, depending on the wind strength.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
None

Sandy beach with rocks at both ends.

Weather

Spring:
Thick
Summer:
Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit. The Gulf Stream passes by, which means the temperature never falls below 9°C.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
WSW, NW, NNW
Main Direction:
SW

Frontal driven winds.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Located in the north of Isle of Barra.

Extra information

Rules
Time

Airport nearby (Traigh Mor beach, just east of Traigh Eais), no fly zone for around an hour a day at low tide.

Nightlife

Quiet in summer, worse in winter.