Walking Britain Handa Island - Scottish Wildlife Trust
Introduction to Walk 3261
County/Area - Highland
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km
Ascent - 450 feet / 136 metres
Time - 2 hours 30 minutes
Grade - easy
During the period from April to September Handa island, off the West Coast of Scotland, becomes the breeding ground for about 200,000 seabirds with some species recording numbers of International significance. Formed from Torridon sandstone, there are many ideal nesting locations along the steep cliffs and a visit to the island during the breeding season is an unforgettable experience.
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 445 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 445 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 9 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 9 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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