# Handa Island Wildlife Reserve

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Handa Island is a nature that is rugged, set one mile from the North western shore of Scotland, well-known for its stunning scenery, wildlife, ocean cliffs and lovely beaches.Handa combines all of this with more than 100,000 seabirds on 150 metre high cliffs searching to sea.The footpath around Handa is circular and in case done in its entirety about 4 miles or 6 km, which, with young ones, usually takes around 3 hours to accomplish, though many families arrive in the very first watercraft and leave on the final in the event that weather is great!On relaxed summer time days you'll be able to see over 50 species of bird with seals, plants, insects and perhaps a whale, dolphin or otter in the event that you are lucky.There are 2 gorgeous beaches to relax and play on.Difficult landing from small boat onto jetty, with 4 mile course with steep sections making Handa very hard for those of you with severe flexibility restrictions. No wheelchair provisions at all.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Lairg, Highland, Scotland
- Area guide: [Highland](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/highland)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/handa-island/, or call +447780967800
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-T8LvnZFO71r-/handa-island-wildlife-reserve

## Activities

- Zoos, Wildlife Parks and Safari Parks
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-T8LvnZFO71r-/handa-island-wildlife-reserve/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Sandwood Bay](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-4LTTaoRR0eDh/sandwood-bay)
- [Achmelvich Bay](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xQG9C99uEkRV/achmelvich-bay)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-T8LvnZFO71r-/handa-island-wildlife-reserve/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Handa Island Wildlife Reserve?

Handa Island Wildlife Reserve is in Lairg, Highland.

### What activities does Handa Island Wildlife Reserve offer?

Handa Island Wildlife Reserve lists Zoos, Wildlife Parks and Safari Parks, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Handa Island Wildlife Reserve have?

Handa Island Wildlife Reserve lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Handa Island Wildlife Reserve?

Experiences listed near Handa Island Wildlife Reserve on HolidayFox include Sandwood Bay and Achmelvich Bay.

### How do I book Handa Island Wildlife Reserve?

Handa Island Wildlife Reserve doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/handa-island/, or call +447780967800.


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