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 Taransay
Taransay lies 3 kilometres from Harris across the Sound of Taransay in the Outer Hebrides. Uninhabited since the 1970’s there are plenty of ruins and place names that enable the islandeer to piece together what life was once like here dating back to Celtic pagan, Christian and Viking times. Geographically, the island is divided almost in two.
The landing beach and the pre-clearance townships of Paibeil, Uidh and Raa lie on the southeastern part of the island, the topography of which is dominated by the bulk of Beinn Raah. The smaller, wilder west side, known as Aird Mhanais, is shaped by the smaller peaks of Bualabhal and Hearrabhal and is home to the spectacular rock arch at Roagh. The two parts of the island are joined by the beautifully secluded sandy isthmus at the head of Loch na h-Uidhe.
Highlights of Taransay
- Exploring the stunning sea arch at Roagh
- Wild camping above any one of the four deserted white beaches
- Searching for the sticky sundews along the north east coast
- Swimming in complete solitude on pristine talc-white beaches
How to get to Taransay
The best way to get to Taransay is by sea kayak if you are an experienced paddler. The easiest way of getting to Taransay is a boat trip with Borve Lodge Estate that leaves from Horgabost Beach (Traigh Niosaboist) between April – September. https://isleoftaransay.com/your-visit-to-taransay/ . Check sailing days and times, but if you leave on the early boat trip it should give you plenty of time (up to 6 hours) on the island to explore.
Dogs in Taransay
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed.
Walking the coastal route round Taransay
Taransay walking route
This completely free-range walk follows the deer tracks that circumnavigate the island’s outer edge.
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