The Top 6 Natural Monuments around Islay
Islay’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 6
beautiful natural monuments around Islay. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Islay. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 3, 2025
American Monument
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Grandiose view on clear days
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Beinn an Oir
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One third of the Isle of Jura’s ‘Paps’ – three unique mountains on this sequestered Inner Hebrides island – Beinn an Oir is a celebrated Corbett. It’s not high enough …
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Beinn Shiantaidh
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Normally the first of the three Paps of Jura climbed in a day’s loop. Beinn Shiantaidh at 757m is a tall scree and heather covered cone that offers amazing views …
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Sanaigmore Beach
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Follow the track to the left of the memorial to head down to Sanaigmore Beach. An unspoilt, horseshoe bay of white sand and clear blue waters. When the conditions are …
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Beinn a' Chaolais
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Beinn ai Chaolais at 733m is the lowest of the three Paps on the classic round and the 4th checkpoint on the Jura Fell race. It's a big scree covered …
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