| Re: Islay - anyone been?
If you fancy a good hike try to get to the north east corner - Rhuvaal lighthouse - the northern coast here is magnificent - beaches, rock arches, raised beaches, the biggest piles of driftwood in Britain, grassy meadows, great herds of red deer, adders, and lots of big juicy ticks! Although there's no road, the lighthouse cottages are lived in so you might get a cup of tea too.
The Oa is excellent - choughs, short eared owl, wild goats, etc. From Kintra explore the northern coast towards the soldier rock - a large sea stack off the cliffs.
Plenty of hen harriers, often seen swooping close to the car window if you take the inland road between Port Ellen and Bowmore.
Seals at Portnahaven are guaranteed.
Found a near perfect dead sperm whale washed up on the west coast a few years ago, and locals said there was another hidden away in nearby rocks.
Good wildlife centre/library at Port Charlotte. |