The charming UK island that 'feels unreal' and has no roads at all

With fewer than 60 residents, this hidden island in the Inner Hebrides off Scotland’s west coast offers untouched, raw coastal beauty.

This hidden gem, a tiny island in Argyll and Bute, spans just 25 hectares yet leaves a big impression.

Home to fewer than 60 people, this charming island is so small it takes only about an hour to walk across. With no roads, there’s no need for tarmacked highways, giving the island a peaceful, natural feel.

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Easdale’s charm lies in its untouched landscape, rural cottages, and a well-loved "wee gem" of a pub, as visitors describe it.

The island’s breathtaking scenery has led one visitor to comment that it “doesn’t seem real.”

Reaching Easdale is an adventure itself, requiring a five-minute boat trip from nearby Ellenabeich on Seil Island, which connects to mainland Scotland by the famous Clachan Bridge, also known as The Bridge over the Atlantic.

The island’s quiet atmosphere draws visitors, with the absence of roads adding to its serene and tranquil setting.

Once a hub of the Scottish slate industry, one of Easdale’s disused, flooded quarries now serves as a natural swimming pool.

Its stunning coastline makes Easdale an ideal base for sea kayakers exploring nearby islands or for sailors needing a peaceful place to rest on solid ground.

Remember - LeaveNoTrace!

As with anywhere outdoors, kindly keep these areas pristine and wild by taking all trash with you. The amount of complaints we have seen since the pandemic is crazy. It's really not that hard to take your rubbish with you!

Litter tends to spread, so if you see any and are able to pick it up and dispose of it outside the hidden gem, it will help keep the area tidy.

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