59 KM
Grade C
For sheer raw beauty, immense cliffs, a feeling of solitude, feeling like an ant in a bigger world, there is nowhere like Barra Head or the southwest corner of Mingulay.
59 KM
Circumnavigation
Coastal Paddling
Strong Tidal Effects
No Landing Zones
Open Sea Crossings
Grade C
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The complete commitment and ‘out there’ feel of this trip – true remoteness and isolation
Paddling round Barra Head with the lighthouse high above
The impressive cliffs and rock architecture of Mingulay and Pabbay’s west coasts
The amazing beaches found on the islands more sheltered eastern coastlines
The variety and amount of stunning wildlife, often to include basking sharks
Useful Links and/or Updates
For the ferry information to get out to Barra check out: http://www.calmac.co.uk
Gallery
Vetersay Beach
Mingulay, Outer Hebrides
Barra Head Lighthouse
Barra Head, Outer Hebrides
Mingulay, Outer Hebrides
Leaving Vatersay, Outer Hebrides
Arch Wall, Pabbay; Outer Hebrides
Mingulay West Coast
Lianamuil 'Gap', Mingulay
Mingulay West Coast
Crossing to Pabbay
Mingulay West Coast
Pabbay, Outer Hebrides
Bagh Ban, Sandray; Outer Hebrides
Leaving Bagh Ban, Sandray
Bagh Ban, Sandray
Leaving Vatersay, Outer Hebrides
Mingulay, Outer Hebrides
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