![The Strand at sunrise](/images/attractions/editor3/The-Strand-6290-Edit-2.jpg)
This is an area of superb natural beauty. At the Colonsay end of The Strand is a standing stone at Garvard and to the east, a rocky outcrop known as Hangman's Rock, used as a gallows in times gone by.
There is a road of sorts on the Oronsay end of The Strand, and this leads directly to the ruins of the medieval monastery of Oronsay Priory.
![The Strand at sunset](/images/attractions/editor3/The-Strand-7189-Edit.jpg)
Overlooking The Strand to the east is Beinn Eibhne, where you will find an overhanging rock known as the Hangman's Rock for its use as a site for public hangings.
It takes a good 15 to 25 minutes to cross The Strand from end to end, and though it may look dry when the tide is out, trust me, it isn't! A wise person would take rubber boots for the crossing.
It would also be a good idea to check the tide timetable before setting out. A copy can usually be found in the window of the ferry terminal at Scalasaig.