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Howmore Beach and Machair

Howmore, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SH

Type:Beach

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The beach has white sand, made up from broken shells. The machair runs parallel to the beach and is ideal for walking. It is a haven for wildlife, such as the elusive corncrake and in the summer months the machair is peppered with an assorted variety of wildflowers, including rare orchids.

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    0.23 miles away
  3. Tobha Mòr has been an important ecclesiastical centre since early medieval times.

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    0.53 miles away
  2. Caisteal Bheagram is a ruin of a 15th/16th Century tower,

    0.84 miles away
  3. Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach…

    0.86 miles away
  4. This sparrow-like bird superficially resembles corn bunting although is much slimmer and…

    1.14 miles away
  5. This is a large, heavy-billed diver can resemble a goose, especially in flight.

    1.55 miles away
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  10. There is a self-guided walk which will take approximately 3 hours.

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