Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Scotland (UK) |
Next Big City |
Isle of Barra |
Next Town |
Castlebay |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate |
Features: |
Camping, Toilet, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships, Buoys |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water.
Beach
Type: |
Sand, Pebbles |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Medium sized beach with sand and pebbles.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
ENE, E, S |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Can get gusty with near by hills.
How to get there
Transport |
Car, Bus |
Access
|
Short walk |
Drive south from Isle of Barra to Vatersay. In the middle of Vatersay you will find the beach facing east.
Extra information
Nightlife