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The Monach Islands are a four mile strip of low lying islands in the Outer Hebrides. This beautiful and remote location is home to a very special nature spectacle - thousands of Grey Seals and their pups.

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Islands offer fantastic opportunities for wildlife lovers with birds, marine life and small mammals.


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Island activities

  • Islands are great places to indulge in activities such as rockpooling, bird watching and seal spotting.

Monach Isles - Visitor Guide

Address:

Monach Islands, Lochmaddy TIC The Pier, Isle of North Uist

Postcode

HS6 5AA

Telephone:

01876 500 321

e-mail

Lochmaddy TIC

Leaflets and maps:
Ordnance Survey:Ordnance survey reference: NF 916 685
Key attraction:Grey Seals.
Essential kit:Binoculars or scope. Sensible shoes and warm clothing - it can be windy and exposed. Bring your own packed lunch.
Nature watching:

Seal spotting - you can watch the Grey Seals year round but the best time to see the seal pups is October.

Facilities:

The Monach Isles, lying off the west coast of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, comprise a chain of three low lying island - each formed from sand dune systems established over and around rocky skerries. No facilities.

Access:

Disabled access (by arrangement).

Getting there:

Boat crossings take 20 minutes from North Uist - dependent on weather conditions. Best combined with a trip to North Uist.

Opening times:

All year (weather dependant)

Charges:

Boat trips by arrangement

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