Isle of Muck

This wonderful island has the third largest colony of cliff-nesting seabirds in Northern Ireland. Kittiwakes, guillemots, fulmars and razorbills all breed here and peregrine falcons commonly hunt over the island. You can see puffins, otters, grey and common seal or cetaceans offshore.

Access: There are no recognised paths on the island and its dangerous cliffs rise to 34m high. It is viewed from the mainland at Portmuck and accessible by boat, weather permitting. The island is only open to UWT members and permission is required to visit from the UWT headquarters. A boat is required to reach Muck (there is a jetty at Portmuck).

Getting There: Take the B150 from Whitehead and after 7 miles, take unclassified road at Mullaghnoy, signpost to Portmuck (where there is a car park and toilets).

Look out for: kittiwakes, guillemot, fulmar, puffins, grey and common seal, otter and cetaceans.