110. Tràigh nan Gilean

As I move clockwise around Tiree I come to the dramatic west coast beaches, starting in the south west corner at remote Tràigh nan Gilean (Beach of the Jaws). Not signposted and with few parking opportunities, this is as deserted as you can get on Tiree. I park on a corner near the settlement of Middleton and follow a path through some gates for about 20 minutes to reach the beach. It’s a great walk in itself, although I am nervously looking around for cows due to the number of unaccompanied calves around me. Eventually, to my left, this lovely beach opens up through the high dunes, with crashing waves adding to the drama. This is such a beautiful spot.  I head down to the water’s edge, nose around some rock pools and sit back up on the dunes for a while to watch the action. Amazing.