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 Vallay
Vallay sits off the northwest coast of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. It was first settled in Neolithic times and inhabited until the middle of last century so there are plenty of ruins to discover. To the south is a sheltered lagoon, to the north are wild Atlantic beaches with views extending to St Kilda and Harris.
This is definitely a coastline of contrasts. Inland, horned Highland cattle bring to mind the Vikings that once invaded these shores. Vallay is a remote and secret destination for nature lovers and pioneering outdoor enthusiasts – walkers, swimmers, surfers, kite-surfers, and windsurfers – although you’ll rarely see another soul.
Highlights of Vallay
- Deserted white-shell beaches for swimming or surfing
- Panoramic views to distant St Kilda
- Wild camping or marooning yourself to spend more time here
- Surprising an otter who rarely sees any visitors
- Epic crossing over vast tidal sands
- Extraordinary machair with abundant wild flowers and wildlife
How to get to Vallay
Drive west from Sollas on the A865 and about 2.5km beyond Malacleit find Aird Glas, opposite a forestry plantation, with parking space for 2 cars to the side of the track. Cross Vallay Strand, heading directly towards the mansion.
Walk across to Vallay
Details of an epic tidal crossing, coastal circumnavigation on foot and all the points of interest on the way can be found on our Vallay walking blog or in our book ‘Islandeering’
Walking the coastal route round Vallay
Vallay walking route
After a fabulous crossing of tidal sands, the circular route around Vallay reveals the wild [...]
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