Heisgeir (2 at Baleshare Bothies)

About Baleshare Bothies

Suitable For

Our site is suited to all those who enjoy nature. Up to two dogs are permitted in our Hiort pod.

Nearby

Walking and enjoying the quiet, emptiness of the Outer Hebrides is usually the main attraction here and Baleshare's long, white beach is a wonderful place for a swim on a calm day, looking across at the Monach Islands. Leaving Baleshare and heading on to North Uist mainland, Langass Woodland is a 15-minute drive from your pod – follow the marked trails through the woods there and look out for the blue-black-striped dragonflies – and it's 15 minutes, too, to Pobull Fhinn Stone Circle, which dates back to the second millennium BC and is the most well-known stone circle in the Uists. The circle of 24 standing stones overlooks Loch Langais, with portal stones marking the entrance. It's a 10-minute drive, or hour and a half walk each way to Teampull na Trionaid ("trinity church"), a ruined 13th-century Augustinian nunnery at Carinish that makes for an intriguing monument to walk out to, with views back over the sound to Baleshare Island.

Food & Drink

The Westford Inn (01876 580653) is a cosy, dog friendly pub, located just over 10 minutes away in the car. During the summer they host mini beer festivals but throughout the year they have lots of other events on, like cocktail nights, pub quizzes and traditional music nights. Langass Lodge (01876 580285) is another great local spot, around 15 minutes away in the car, their daily changing menu uses local food to produce modern Scottish cuisine. A little further to get to, but still under 20-minutes away, is Lochmaddy Hotel (01876 500331), their fresh seafood options change daily on their specials board, with Lobster dishes and Scallop meals leaving you spoilt for choice, but make sure to leave room for dessert, prepared by manager and pastry chef Eilidh.