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How to get here

By bus

The nearest bus stop is in Port Ellen.

By road

Approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) south-west of Port Ellen, Isle of Islay.

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If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.

Other ways to get to the reserve

Visitors can travel to Islay by boat from Kennacraig to Port Askaig or Port Ellen on Islay (contact Caledonian MacBrayne tel: 08705 650000) or by plane from Glasgow.

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Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 55.59825,-6.31637
  • Grid reference: NR282423
  • Nearest town: Port Ellen, Islay
  • County: Argyll and Bute
  • Country: Scotland

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Note: Some reserves are not served directly by public transport and, in these cases, a nearby destination (from which you may need to walk or take a taxi or ferry) may be offered.