Walking in the surf at Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two beach walkers waking barefoot in the shallow surf of a bay with some crags in the background
Walking in the surf at Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Kilchoman beach in Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay is probably one of the best places on Islay for some beach walking. If you’re so inclined you can also quite safely take your shoes/boots and socks off and walk barefoot. Just like these two beach walkers, enjoying a refreshing beach walk under the backdrop of the crags between Kilchoman and Kilchiaran.

Big wave splash over rocks in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wave breaking over coastal rocks, sending a big splash into the air
Big wave splash over rocks in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A sunny but windy September day on the west coast of Islay, waves breaking over rocks towards the northern end of Saligo Bay, sending a big splash and spray into the air.

Sanderlings on the beach at Tràigh Flèisgein Bheag, Isle of Islay

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Picture of half a dozen Sanderlings on a beach
Sanderlings on the beach at Tràigh Flèisgein Bheag, Isle of Islay

Seen earlier in flight, here are some Sanderlings running around on the beach at Tràigh Flèisgein Bheag, just north of Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay