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Coral Beaches, Claigan

White coralline-algae sand and turquoise water at the end of a 2.5km coastal walk from Claigan, with Lewis and Harris visible across the water on a clear day. The beach itself is made of the fragile coral material, so leave it where it lies.
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Why go

White coralline-algae sand and turquoise water at the end of a 2.5km coastal walk from Claigan, with Lewis and Harris visible across the water on a clear day. The beach itself is made of the fragile coral material, so leave it where it lies.

Fragile maerl/coralline algae beach ecosystem, viral photogenic spot; approximate coords + 'be respectful' (do not remove coral material).

Getting there & in

Claigan car park (small, informal).

~2.5km coastal walk from Claigan car park.

What’s nearby

🅿 Parking

Good to know

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