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Things to do in United Kingdom, United Kingdom: The Best Islands
Discover a country filled with epic landscapes, fairy-tales castles and vibrant modern cities bursting with unforgettable experiences to share. Whether it’s gazing at the London skyline from the top of iconic St Paul’s and sipping the finest single malt whisky in a pub in the Scottish Highlands, or tracing footsteps of Banksy in Bristol, discovering musical legends in Liverpool and exploring the history of Cardiff Castle in the stunning heart of Wales, there’s a Britain that’s perfect for you.
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1. Flatholm Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Small island and nature reserve off the coast of South Wales features gun emplacements from the Napoleonic Wars and relics from World War II.
2. Farne Islands
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5.0 based on 729 reviews
A group of islands on the very north-east of England which represent one of the greatest dangers to shipping around the entire British Isles.
Reviewed By LashyDavid - Looe, United Kingdom
There are plenty of companies offering boat trips to the Farne Islands and we were very pleased with ours offered by Billy Shiels. It combined an enjoyable cruise around the islands (including views of grey seals, cliff faces full of birds and Grace Darling’s Longstone Lighthouse) with an hour on Inner Farne which has boardwalks, toilets and information, so very visitor friendly. For our short visit, we shared the island with thousands of birds, including cormorants, terns and puffins feeding their young with beaks full of sand eels. I’ve never before seen so many puffins, nor been so close to them. Inner Farne is managed by the National Trust who have a kiosk on Seahouses quay where you should pay to land (or show your membership card) in exchange for a wrist band before embarking on the boat.
3. Paps of Jura
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5.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By 294mariay - Chester, United Kingdom
The Paps are completely the focal point of any scenery on Jura. We attempted Beinn an Oir on a sunny day.Goes without saying - check weather, bring map etc. There are good descriptions of this walk elsewhere on the internet by more experienced people which was helpful for us. We parked just over the old stone bridge on the Corran River. There’s signs out informing you that up til Oct is deer stalking season with a number to call. Indeed we saw huge number of deer whilst walking who watched us curiously from a distance (no stalkers thankfully). First part of the walk has a path and is relentless bog - would have been almost impassable for us average walkers in worse weather. Loch an t-Siob is on the journey and is very beautiful. The path seemed to disappear as we ascended to the saddle between Beinn an Oir and Benn Shiantaidh, then appeared again and the ascent from there was mostly scree. Views are stunning if the weather clears. Tourism so quiet currently - we only saw only a few other walkers . Jura is a special place and it was a privilege to get close to the Paps. Side note : we took the car ferry over in a campervan and was told no overnight stays were allowed due to COVID so had to run back to get the last ferry at 6pm. Only place to get any provisions is the single community run shop in Craighouse . There’s a public toilet by the pier at Craighouse. Distillery tours not running due to Covid. We also went up Beinn Bheigier on Islay which had amazing views of the Paps and Barnhill.
4. St. Kilda
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By E359SBrobertb - Duddo, United Kingdom
A wonderful visit in June from Harris, remarkable sea stacks and the highest cliffs in the UK wonderful bird life and unique animals associated with the island. A true adventure reached by power boats and sixty miles from the outer hebrides
5. Isle of Staffa
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5.0 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By KennyMonaghan - Stevenston, United Kingdom
We arrived on Staffa in near perfect conditions, the place is a must see with the rock formations and the bird life, the added bonus for us was a pod of bottle nosed dolphins on our way to the island.
6. Isle of Kerrera
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5.0 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By 0Pete_23 - Dartford, United Kingdom
The ferry to Kerrera is some 10 minute’s drive south out of Oban, parking is limited so ensure you arrive early. You have to pay to use the ferry and only cards are accepted. The ferry will run until all those waiting have been transferred. On disembarking we walked anti clockwise around the island, it did rain on a couple of occasions but on the whole, it was dry and on occasions the sun came out!! The walk is about 6 or 7 miles, on a variety of road farm track and muddy paths, with a steepish rise at one point, so wear good quality walking boots. Just over halfway round we stopped for our packed lunch at a beautiful spot overlooking the mainland. On our way back to the ferry we did a short diversion to Gylen Castle which is definitely worth a visit.
7. Isle of Lunga
8. Hilbre Island
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5.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Patrick1454 - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
We only walk to Hilbre when the Friends of Hilbre Island are there.They provide a welcome warm drink and cake etc. They are very knowledgable and friendly. It takes about forty minutes at a comfortable stroll. There is the odd patch of shallow mud. Ensure you check tide times at West Kirkby before you set off.
9. Bardsey Island
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Bardsey Island lies about 2 miles (3 kilometers) across Bardsey Sound of the Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales. Visit for the day of for the week in our self catering accommodation. The island is 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) long and, at its widest point, it is just over half a mile (1 kilometer) across. The island mountain rises to a height of 167 meters and the whole island has a surface area of 180 hectares, most of which is farmland. The island was purchased by the Bardsey Island Trust in 1979 and is managed by the Trust with advice from Natural Resources Wales and CADW. The island is designated a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is in the Lleyn Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Saif Ynys Enlli tua 2 filltir (3 cilomedr) ar draws Swnt Enlli o Benrhyn Llŷn, Gogledd Cymru. Dewch am y dydd, neu aroswch am wythnos yn un o'n tai hunan ddarpar. Mae'r ynys yn 1.5 milltir (2.5 cilomedr) o hyd ac, ar ei man lletaf, mae'n chydig dros hanner milltir (1 cilomedr) ar draws. Mae Mynydd Enlli yn codi i uchder o 167 metr ac mae arwynebedd o 180 hectar i'r ynys i gyd, y rhan fwyaf ohono yn cael ei amaethu. Prynwyd yr ynys gan Ymddiriedolaeth Ynys Enlli ym 1979 ac fe'i rheolir gan yr Ymddiriedolaethgyda chyngor Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru a CADW. Dynodwyd yr ynys yn Warchodfa Natur Genedlaethol, yn Safle o Ddiddordeb Gwyddonol Arbennig ac mae o fewn Ardal o Harddwch Naturiol Eithriadol Pen Llŷn. Byddem yn hoffi diolch i Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru am gyfrannu at y swydd cynorthwyydd haf ar yr ynys sy'n galluogi ni i ddarparu gwybodaeth i ymwelwyr ac i ddod â newyddion rheolaidd o'r ynys i chi drwy ein tudalennau gwe, Facebook a Twitter
Reviewed By Chilly47
For my wife's birthday surprise I took her on a trip to Bardsey Island. You have to ring Colin the evening before to check that the weather will be alright to make the crossing. Colin who runs the boat was born and bred on the island and he has family who farm there whilst he fishes from there. He is very knowledgeable about the island and its wildlife. He is bilingual and manages to continue conversations seamlessly in English and Welsh. The boat trip includes time to get up close to birds that nest on the steep cliff face. You can get a hot drink on the island up to about 2pm anything else you need to take with you. There is not a great deal of shelter but it is a lovely place to have a stroll around in peace and quiet, very restful. The National Trust car park 15 minutes stroll from the mainland landing site is free. Pick a sunny day and enjoy.
10. Isle of May National Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By JCaway - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Beautiful island with fantastic seabirds you can see up close and seals on the way. . Well worth a trip every year. Take binoculars.
