📌 Clachan, North Uist
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This precious area of community woodland on the side of Beinn Langais is a real rarity on North Uist: an island with no remaining natural forest. As such, it’s an important haven for wildlife such as woodland birds and even bats. A web of fairly steep paths explore the interior, with good views across the island from the lower boundary. A statue near the top commemorates Hercules: a famous grizzly bear who starred in TV commercials and films including James Bond: Octopussy, and who once went on the run across the island of Benbecula after escaping during filming for a Kleenex advert!
🌍 Location
📌 Off A867 3 mi northeast of Clachan, North Uist
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NF 844659
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.572140,-7.280990
🚌 Bus stops on A867 at Langass Lodge turnoff (0.5 mi)
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Always open
🎫 Free
