Top Things to do in Isle of Lewis
What to do and see in Isle of Lewis, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
A visit to the Isle of Lewis is like stepping into the pages of a Scottish fairy tale. Everywhere you look, medieval structures remind you of the island’s remarkable history. The legendary Callanish Standing Stones poke up from the ground like a strange and massive stone city. The Blackhouse, the Shawbost Norse Mill and Kiln, and the Carloway Broch all offer insight into what life on Lewis used to look like. Cheerful Stornoway boasts a charming, colorful harbor and several lovely restaurants and pubs.
Restaurants in Isle of Lewis
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. HEB360
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Tailored private tours of the Hebrides with your own personal driver. Your own private vehicle for the whole tour. Experience the Hebrides you have always dreamed about with our local, knowledgeable island born and based guides/drivers. Long, white sandy beaches, Harris Tweed, historical sites, Peter May novels and local sport all covered in our bespoke tours.
4. 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.
5. Eoropie Dunes Park
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By colinmV761IH - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
There are quite a few mentions in the reviews here that toilets were not installed during the time of folks' visits. I can now confirm there's a brand new facility with disabled access and baby changing. All that's asked for is a 30p contribution. It's to be noted that the toilet is only open when the snack kiosk next door is also open (holidays and Saturdays) due to the fact this is a volunteer organisation and cannot be manned every day.
6. Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach)
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5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By nethycurl - Nethy Bridge, United Kingdom
There are many wonderful beaches in the Western Isles. The island of Lewis and Harris is home to many. Bosta beach is not nearly the largest, but is one of the loveliest, and has the added attractions of a Time and Tide Bell and the nearby attraction of a reconstructed Iron Age House.
7. Hebridean Adventures
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Our converted inshore fishing boat, MV Monadhliath, is ready and waiting to take you out into the Minch and beyond to see a myriad of sea life and to view the remarkable sea scape of the Outer Hebrides on one of our fantastic wildlife cruises or day trips. With fully experienced and knowledgeable crew, your trip will go in search of whales, dolphins, seals, otters and other marine life. You may also encounter golden eagles, sea eagles and puffins. We also offer a choice of activity cruises where you can sea kayak, snorkel, hike and photograph led by our expert guiding partners. You will still see all the wildlife too - double bonus! In 2020 we will depart at different times of the year from Mallaig, Ullapool and our home in Stornoway so please check our calendar on the website or give us a call. All our cruises give you great relaxing views of the best of Scotland's coastal scenery along the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Small Isles, Skye, and out as far as St Kilda.
8. Callanish Standing Stones
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4.5 based on 1,608 reviews
This ancient monument is one of the most significant archaeological spots in Scotland's Outer Hebrides.
Reviewed By naturequeen - Huddersfield, United Kingdom
The time to visit this if it were possible would be alone in the evening with you and the stones for company. Set in beautiful scenery and quite extraordinary it is well worth a visit when you are in this part of Scotland. Don't go to Scotland and not visit here. Great gift shop but the cafe was packed and very long queues because of its popularity so would suggest an "out of season" or out of school holidays if you don't want to be squeezed out by the other tourists visiting here.
9. Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 483 reviews
Reviewed By PatriciaBremner - Gryon, Switzerland
This was a spectacular visit and well worth the drive to reach it. The coastline is amazing and full of bird life and the cliffs and rocks are breathtaking. If traveling with children it is worth noting that this is a dangerous location and children should not be allowed to run around unsupervised because of the easy access to cliff tops and steep falls.
10. Carloway Broch
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4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By 788cissac - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The best conserved Broch in Scotland, definitely worth seeing as it's more than just ruins. Short walk up a hill and toilets in the visitor center.
