Beach and Machair at Kilpheder
Kilpheder, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TB
Type:Beach
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The beach at Kilpheder is part of around 20 miles of stunning white shell beach which runs along the west coast of South Uist. The South Uist machair (coastal grassland) runs parrallel to the beach. Both the beach and machair are perfect for walking, with open skies and barely a soul in sight!
The beach and machair are a haven for wildlife. You can often see otters scurring from the sand dunes, waders at the shore and in the summer months a plethora of colourful wild flowers in bloom on the machair.
A well-preserved aisled wheelhouse was excavated in 1952 in the machair at Kilpheder…
Common Seals can be found along the rocky areas inshore at low tide.
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This rather slim, sparrow-like bird can be found in the reed bed or in small flocks…
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Along the west coast of South UIst lies around 20 miles of stunning white beach and…
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach…
A good area to see this species during the spring and summer.
The machair runs parralell to the beach and a great place to walk.
Designed in 1965 by architect Richard McCarron, this Catholic church has been described…
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach…
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