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Rocky Islands | Treshnish and Staffa

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The Treshnish Isles in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland were formed 60 million years ago when volcanic eruptions on the nearby island of Mull caused lava to flow into the sea.

The main islands - Lunga, Fladda and Bac Mor or the Dutchman's Cap - are completely uninhabited and provide a safe haven for birds and Grey Seals.

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For a spectacular nature experience, why not try go bird watching on the rocky islands of the British Isles this summer?

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  • Rocky islands offer great opportunities for wildlife watching especially sea birds who love craggy cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Treshnish and Staffa - Visitor Guide

Address:

The Treshnish Isles, Inner Hebrides, Scotland.

Postcode OX2 6PE
Telephone:

Hebridean Trust - 01865 311468

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - 01688 302 620

e-mail

Hebridean Trust - info@hebrideantrust.org

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - info@hwdt.org

Staffa Boat Trips - iolaire@staffatrips.co.uk

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Fax:

Hebridean Trust - 01865 311468

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - 01688 302 728

Location map: of Treshnish.
Grid reference:Grid reference (Staffa): NM326351
Key attraction:Sea birds. Basking Sharks and marine life.
Essential kit:Binoculars. Bird identification book.
Nature watching:

Bird watching - sea birds such as Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Fulmars.

The best time to see the Puffins is by the end of July.

Basking Sharks can be seen in the waters around the west coast of Scotland from May onwards.

Access:Disabled Access: Very limited - most boat trips cater for disabled passengers but the islands themselves are of mixed terrain with no pathways.
Getting there:

The Treshnish Isles are located off the west coast of Scotland. Access is only by boat trips which leave from the south pier of Oban, on the Scottish mainland - .

Oban is situated about 90 miles north-west of Glasgow, which is accessible from the south by taking the M6 and then the M74.

Oban can be reached easily from Central Scotland by taking the A82 around the west side of Loch Lomond, going via the A83 through Inveraray and following the signposts.

Fingal's Cave on Staffa can be reached by boat.

Car parking: Available on the mainland at Oban South Pier.

Opening times:

Seasonally - weather-permitting.

Charges:

Boat trips cost between 拢40 and 拢60 depending on how many islands you wish to visit.

Some boats visit both Lunga and Fingal's Cave - others have a single destination.

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