What's here? at The Oa
Available on site
18 spaces. No height restrictions. Rolled stone surface. No lighting.
Mostly natural and unimproved paths, which can be soft underfoot. Short sections of boardwalk across wetter areas. Short sections of moderate gradient.
If arriving with an off road/all terrain powered wheelchair please contact the reserve directly, by phone or email, for access information and available routes on the reserve. Mostly natural and unimproved paths, which can be soft underfoot. Short sections of boardwalk across wetter areas. Short sections of moderate gradient.
Small picnic area with tables in car park.
Two way-marked trails. If arriving with an off road/all terrain powered wheelchair please contact the reserve directly, by phone or email, for access information and available routes on the reserve.
0.75 mile (1.2 km) to the American Monument and 1.5 miles (2.5 km) circular walk around the clifftop, via the American Monument.
Mostly natural and unimproved paths, which can be soft underfoot. Short sections of boardwalk across wetter areas. Short sections of moderate gradient. Benches (without back and arm rests) on circular walk.
Not available on site
There are no toilets here. Nearest toilets in Port Ellen around four miles away.
There are no toilets here. Nearest toilets in Port Ellen around four miles away.
There are no toilets here. Nearest toilets in Port Ellen around four miles away.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There are no formal viewing points here. As there is nowhere to shelter, we recommend you dress appropriately for the weather.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest place for food and drinks is in Port Ellen, about 4 miles away. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
RSPB Scotland welcomes responsible access, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. During the ground-nesting bird breeding season (1 April to 15 August) and in areas with livestock, we would ask that you keep your dog on a short lead and clean up after them.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.