Our beaches have the highest shell content in Scotland (around 80-95%). The Atlantic rollers pounding our shores are so powerful that they have crushed these shells to a silky fine consistency. The extensive shallow bays and coastlines give rise to massive areas of white sands. On sunny days this means you could mistake the coastline for the Bahamas - the sea takes on a tropical turquoise as the sand reflects the light of the sun through the sparklingly clean waters.

The aurora borealis, or "Northern Lights", can be viewed quite regularly throughout the autumn, winter and spring in Uig & Bernera, where light pollution is at a minimum, and where the winds from the Atlantic keep the skies relatively clear.

Gleann Bhaltos (Valtos Glen) is a striking example of a glacial meltwater channel which runs between the villages of Timsgearraidh in the west and Miabhaig in the east.

Near the Sgealasgro road end look out for golden eagles hunting over the nearby hills - they can sometimes be seen to the north of the road, but are often just a speck in the distance. If you walk a short distance out towards the hills to the south of the road there is a chance you may see red deer. Occasionally they are seen close to the road.