Top Things to do in Lewis and Harris
10 Outdoor Activities in Lewis and Harris That You Shouldn't Miss
A visit to Lewis and Harris is like stepping into the pages of a Scottish fairy tale. In Lewis, the northern part of the island, the legendary Callanish Standing Stones poke up from the ground like a strange and massive rock city. The Blackhouse, the Shawbost Norse Mill and Kiln, and the Carloway Broch all offer a peek at what island life used to look like. In southern Harris, the east side beaches boast some of the oldest known rocks in the world, dating back millions of years. Cruise over to the volcanic islands of St. Kilda to explore the ruins of a medieval village.
Restaurants in Lewis and Harris
1. Luskentyre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,055 reviews
Reviewed By gillyy2014 - Norwich, United Kingdom
This is as close to heaven as you could get, it took my breath away so calming and peaceful.The white sand and crystal clear sea that just go on for miles and miles with the Harris hills as a backdrop it truely is a magical place
2. Kilda Cruises
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5.0 based on 275 reviews
5 Star VisitScotland grading for day trips to St Kilda World Heritage Site and winner of the Scottish Thistle Award for Best Outdoor Adventure Experience. Established in 2005, Kilda Cruises has unparalleled experience of St Kilda day trips and operates with the highest level of quality and comfort. Bookings by individuals, small groups and private charters welcome.
3. Hebrides Fish 'n' Trips
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5.0 based on 115 reviews
Hebrides Fish 'n' Trips is the dedicated provider of affordable private boat charters for couples and families \ groups of up to 3 people. Trips of 2-4 hours explore the rugged East coast of the Isle of Lewis with some of the best wildlife and fishing in Europe. Each trip is shaped around the client's wants, with flexible departure times and pick-up points. A new boat for 2019 will further enhance passenger comfort. Fish 'n' Trips was the first wildlife business in the Hebrides to be endorsed by Scottish Natural Heritage and the RSPB to feed the rare White Tailed Sea Eagles, allowing passengers to see and photograph these impressive birds of prey at close range. An experience not to be missed!
4. Surf Lewis
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
SurfLewis & Harris offer Surfing, Stand Up Paddleboarding Open Water Swimming and Snorkelling lessons throughout the Isles of Lewis and Harris.
5. Seatrek
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5.0 based on 140 reviews
Seatrek offers unforgettable boat trips to St Kilda and around the Uig coast, Isle of Lewis (Stornoway) and Outer Hebrides. Whether your interest is in wildlife trips, a special charter or our family trips - we aim to please. We have boats operating in the waters west of the Hebrides for most of the summer season, taking people to remote and spectacular locations.
6. Stornoway Seafari
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
We are a small professional sea tour operator, run by an extremely experienced skipper, based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Our services include wildlife/coastal tours that run seasonally between 1st April and 31st October and commercial/personal charters which are available 24/7. Our vessel is a brand new XS 850 rib, which is MCA coded for 12 passengers& 2 crew.
7. Roam Outer Hebrides
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
Sea Kayaking Tours on the Isle of Harris.
8. Hebridean Tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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9. Uig Sands
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5.0 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By Scotlandmac - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The whole area around the extensive Uig Sands is a must visit on any trip to Lewis.An hour or so from Stornoway but definitely Lewis's most beautiful area (along with Mangersta and Reef.) In fact this must be one of the most impressive areas in the whole of the Outer Isles. We were lucky in that the sun shone and we walked from the car park, for 20 mins to a particularly deserted part of the Uig sands (you could walk for miles all round the little bays and headlands) and had a picnic. Paradise. Beautiful pink/orange rock of the type I've seen on Iona were a gorgeous backdrop to the turquoise seas and white sands. There is a free (donation) area behind the main part of the beach, set back from the dunes, where wild camping is allowed supported by public toilets/showers. A replica large Lewis Chessman is passed while heading to the parking. Luskentyre is still to me the most beautiful area of all (and in any weather given the colours and rock/moorland there) but Uig is stunning also.
10. Islands of Adventure
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Nomad274291
Just spent a fantastic couple of hours out on the water around Bernera. Neil was a great host, full of local knowledge and amusing stories. Saw plenty of seabirds, inquisitive seals and a far away sea eagle. Also got to land and have a look around a superb little beach on Little Bernera. All this and coffee and biscuits too! Would recommend and will rebook next time we're on the islands
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