About Islandeering
Hi and welcome to Islandeering Islandeering is for people who want adventure in Britain’s wild blue spaces – our rivers, coast, lakes, canals and islands. You will find amazing walks, paddles and swims in the UK’s most special places, those recognised for outstanding natural beauty, incredible geology or special and abundant wildlife.
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About Flodaigh
A small tidal island sitting off the northeast coast of Benbecula and south of Grimsay with a seal population that outnumbers its human residents. The island is a jumble of tidal channels, islets and mud banks that make the perfect home for birds, otters and seals – the best time to see seals is at low tide. Don’t forget your binoculars.
Highlights of Flodaigh
- Seal watching
- Views of Eaval hill on North Uist
How to get to Flodaigh
From Benbecula turn off the A865, just south of the causeway to North Uist, at a bend with a telephone box, following the sign for Flodaigh. There is a small parking space before crossing the causeway or space for several cars if you continue over the causeway on the main island lane and up the slight hill (Note that parking here is not allowed between 8.00 and 8:45am, and between 3.30 and 4.30pm).
Where to spot Flodaigh’s seals
Their favourite haul out spot is the islets around Lingay at the south end of the island. Check out the Islandeering route for the walk to this viewpoint.
Seals in Flodaigh
Flodaigh walking route
A walk to see Flodaigh’s seals at their favourite haul out spot on the islets [...]
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