Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Scotland (UK) |
Next Big City |
Isle of Barra |
Next Town |
Castlebay |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships, Buoys, Rocks |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Low tide |
Flat to choppy water.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
This beach is really only a good launch site to access Castlebay. A boat would be handy.
Weather
|
Spring:
|
Normal |
|
Summer:
|
Normal |
|
Fall:
|
Normal |
|
Winter:
|
Normal, Thick |
A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Frontal driven winds.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
|
Access
|
Short walk |
Drive south from Isle of Barra to Vatersay.
Extra information
Rules |
None |
Nightlife
Vatersay boys in Castlebay Bar Saturday nights. Mental.