Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve
Loch Druim an Iasgair
A nature reserve in northern South Uist with lochs, marshes, and machair, an important habitat for greylag geese and birds of prey.
Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve covers freshwater lochs, peat bogs, rocky islets, and machair on the west side of northern South Uist. It is an important breeding ground for the native greylag goose, and golden eagles, white-tailed eagles, and harriers can also be seen. The reserve has an approximately 9 km loop trail with viewpoints, and small islands in the loch are dotted with rare natural woodland. Free admission. The ground is muddy, so wear waterproof footwear.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Our Lady of the Isles
- Teampull na Trionaid
- South Uist Machair
- Barpa Langass
- Pobull Fhinn
- Balranald Nature Reserve (RSPB)
- Kildonan Museum
- Scolpaig Tower