Walk: Flodaigh seals the deal

📌 Isle of Flodaigh, Isle of Benbecula
★★★

Flodaigh is an islet situated just off the northeast coast of Benbecula, connected to its larger neighbour by a short road causeway. The labyrinth of tidal channels, islets and mud flats make the perfect habitat for seals, and this short walk provides a reliable opportunity to see them. Lucky visitors will be able to view the pinnipeds at fairly close quarters on the shore of Lingay; on other days, you might need to squint to glimpse them several hundred metres away on the other side of the strait. Binoculars or a powerful camera zoom might come in handy; visit at low tide for the best chance of success.

📷 Chronological photo guide

🌍 Location

📌 Start / finish at minor road end on Flodaigh, off Benbecula

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NF 844551

🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.476177,-7.267681

❌ No public transport within 1 mi

🚗 Space at road end (don’t block access / turning). Parking is occasionally restricted (see local signage) – further limited space to park further back along road

📝 Key info

▶ 2 km / 1 mi | ▲ 20 m | ⌚ 45 min

Features: 🐾 Isle of Flodaigh seal colony ★★★

⬤ Easy | Faint, grassy paths, can be wet underfoot. Small burn to cross, which may be awkward due to mud and seaweed.

➡️ Clockwise lollipop walk with extension to eastern viewpoint: start – eastern viewpoint overlooking Lingay at 🧭 NF 849547 – western viewpoint at 🧭 NF 848546 – start

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🥾 On our last visit

Wildlife: Quite a few seals, though fairly distant; oystercatchers, seagulls.

Weather: Overcast, a little rain.

July 2019

Flodaigh seal colony ★★★