Midway between North and South Uist, Benbecula (Beinn na Faoghla) is another excellent stopping spot for those sailing around the Western Isles.
The island offers amazing scenery, stunning beaches and wonderful wildlife.
THNGS TO SEE AND DO
- Take a ride along a white sandy beach with Uist Community Riding School
- The last weekend in July is the family friendly annual Eilean Dorcha music festival which showcases local talent alongside headliners with a mixture of Trad, Rock and Country music
- Try your hand at some fishing. Benbecula is home to some spectacular wild Brown Trout and Sea Trout and East & West Loch Olabhat is a perfect spot to cast a fly whilst enjoying beautiful scenery
- Tee off with a background of views over the Atlantic Ocean and to the Monach Isles. This 18 hole, flat golf course is operated with an honesty box and available to play at any time
- Walk up the highest hill at Reuval and spot some birds of prey
BENBECULA ANCHORAGE AND SERVICES
There is a pier at Peter’s Port (built in the 19th Century in the vain hope of attracting a steamer service to call at the island, a desire that was never fulfilled)
This Benbecula fisherman’s pier offers restricted anchorage and local services including shops, post office and onshore accommodation are available at Lionacleit and Balivanich over land.
