Reserves and speciesHanda Island

Handa Island

Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:36

Magnificent sea cliffs, formed from horizontally stratified Torridonian sandstone, rise vertically from the Atlantic in the northwest of Handa Island. Each summer they come alive when nearly 200,000 seabirds, including kittiwakes, arctic skuas and puffins, gather to breed. Guillemots, razorbills and great skuas reach internationally important numbers on the island. When you arrive on Handa, you will be met by a Ranger, who will give a short introductory talk on Handa, and be available to answer questions.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Short Description: 
A reserve with magnificent sea cliffs and an abundance of seabirds
Smartphone Description: 
Magnificent sea cliffs, formed from horizontally stratified Torridonian sandstone, rise vertically from the Atlantic in the northwest of Handa Island. Each summer they come alive when nearly 200,000 seabirds, including kittiwakes, arctic skuas and puffins, gather to breed. Guillemots, razorbills and great skuas reach internationally important numbers on the island.
Location
Address: 
Of the coast near Tarbet
Town: 
Scourie/ Ullapool/ Lochinver
County: 
Highlands
Postcode: 
IV27 4SS
Grid ref: 
NC138480
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
There is a pedestrian ferry service to Handa Island which runs from Tarbet on the mainland during the vistor season (from April
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
The paths on Handa are steep and rough in places, so sturdy footwear is essential. The weather can change quickly on Handa, so be prepared and carry warm clothes. There are currently no public toilet facilities on Handa. We are in the process of fundraising for a composting toilet for visitor use (for more information on this, please ask the Ranger when you visit). There are public toilets at Tarbet. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
When you arrive on Handa, you will be met by a Ranger, who will give a short introductory talk on Handa, and be available to answer questions.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/handa-island/
Photos
Photo: 
Handa Island
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
Ferry prices: Adult:
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve