Benbecula Sound
Benbecula Sound is a sound in Western Isles, Scotland. Benbecula Sound is situated nearby to the hamlet Holmar, as well as near the locality Eileanan Chearabhaigh.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Wiay.
Wiay
Island
Photo: W. L. Tarbert, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Wiay is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It lies south-east of Benbecula and measures approximately 375 hectares. The island is very flat with fertile ground and sandy beaches to the west whilst the east is predominantly peat moorland with a rocky coastline incorporating many small islands and inlets. Wiay is situated 2½ miles northwest of Benbecula Sound.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Eileanan Chearabhaigh.
Eileanan Chearabhaigh
Locality
Photo: W. L. Tarbert, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Eileanan Chearabhaigh is a collection of small uninhabited tidal islands off the south east coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The English language name Keiravagh Islands is sometimes used. Eileanan Chearabhaigh is situated 3½ miles north of Benbecula Sound.
Benbecula Sound
- Type: Sound
- Category: body of water
- Location: Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
57.36667° or 57° 22′ northLongitude
-7.18333° or 7° 11′ westOpen location code
9C9J9R88+MMGeoNames ID
2655910
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Holmar and Àird Cumhang.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Luirsay Dubh and Corr-eileanan.
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