ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS - when
contacting these providers, please mention Hebridean Hopscotch
Walking:
Particularly recommended is a walk around part or all of the Berneray
coast. The machair, which runs virtually the length of the
west
coast of all the islands, plus the many miles of white shell sand
beaches alongside, are inspiring and invigorating.
RSPB reserve:
Balranald warden, Jamie Boyle, will provide further advice on the
programme of summer organised walks. Also otter walks at
Langass.
www.rspb.org.uk
or call 01876 560287.
Organised walks:
Brian Lowe, also working for the RSPB, normally leads weekly wildlife
walks in North Uist, orientated towards birds and otters. He
is
usually able to advise on privately organised walks for
groups.
Call 01876
510725.
Golf:
Askernish Golf Club - possibly the friendliest in the world and
described on the BBC's Coast programme as, "The Holy Grail of Golf
Courses" - 9 holes and 18 tees on a legendary, 1891, Old Tom Morris
course, alongside the Atlantic ocean. £20 per day May-Oct,
£10 per day rest of year. Open seven days a week
and free
club loan usually available. Handicap certificate not required, no need
to book, simply pay in the honesty box and play.
For cup and
medal dates check www.askernishgolfclub.com.
Benbecula Golf Club
- 9 testing holes, 18 tees, water features requiring great
judgement and club selection and some natural hazards such as rabbit
scrapes to add to the fun of the game! An unhurried game of
golf
on a flat course, £10 per day in the honesty box, open 7 days
a
week. Booking not normally needed.
www.benbeculagolfclub.co.uk
Sea Kayaking, surf kayaking,
power boating, rock climbing and abseiling:
Uist Outdoor Centre, at Lochmaddy, is run by Niall Johnson, who offers
extensive expertise and training in key adventure activities.
He
holds five major Instructor qualifications in four key disciplines and
heads a team of qualified and experienced instructors in what they
describe as, "delivering some of the finest adventure experiences
available on the planet." Day and longer activities
available;
phone for prices .
www.uistoutdoorcentre.co.uk
Smoked salmon:
Salar smoked salmon - “is a uniquely different product - a
delicious taste experience; succulent with a firm, flaky
texture...” Call at Salar Smokehouse, Lochcarnon, South Uist,
where you’ll find the perfect picnic snack. They
sell local
oatcakes, too, which go well with the salmon.
www.salar.co.uk
01870 610324.
Museum:
About 7 miles north of Lochboisdale, alongside the main north-south
road, Kildonan Museum is more a visitor centre, than just a
museum. It houses a collection of items collected
by local
Parish Priest, Father John Morrison, during the 1950s and
1960s.
Some of the collection is displayed within the rooms of a recreated
croft house. Kildonan is a good stopping off point for
refreshment during the day, with an excellent cafe.
Open April to
September, including Sunday afternoons.
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