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The Oa and American Monument
Port Ellen, Scotland
Sea cliffs, red deer and a lonely war memorial on Islay's south-west peninsula.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Oa is an RSPB reserve at the south-west tip of Islay with high cliffs and wide views. The American Monument, a stone tower on the clifftop, commemorates troops lost at sea in 1918 and is reached on a walk of around half an hour. Look for choughs and golden eagles.
Good to know
- Wind-exposed, bring layers
- Stay clear of the cliff edge
- Single-track road in
- Best time
- Clear day
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Single-track road to the RSPB car park, then walk
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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