What to do and see in Lewis and Harris, Scotland: The Best Nature & Parks

September 15, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

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

Luskentyre Beach Harris Scotland
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5.0 based on 1,055 reviews

Luskentyre

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. Uig Sands

Scotland
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5.0 based on 279 reviews

Uig Sands

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.

3. Eoropie Dunes Park

Eoropie Port Of Ness, HS2 0XH Scotland +44 1851 810357 [email protected] http://www.eoropiedunespark.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Eoropie Dunes Park

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.

4. Scarista Beach

Scotland
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5.0 based on 205 reviews

Scarista Beach

Reviewed By trippingovertheglobe - London, United Kingdom

This was such an amazing beach, stunning views all around, soft white sands, and hardly anybody around. We had earlier visited Luskentyre beach, and found that to be far too busy and an unpleasant experience due to the hoards of people and human excrement everywhere. You can park just on the road side here, just before you get to Northton, and walk through the field, and into the dunes where the wonders of this beach then reveal themselves. We spent a magical and solitary couple of hours here, just marvelling at the views and solitude. We will be back

5. Leathad Ard Garden Visits

Leathad Ard Upper, Carloway HS2 9AQ Scotland +44 1851 643204 [email protected] http://www.whereveriam.org/leathadard
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Leathad Ard Garden Visits

The gardens are open for charity under Scotland's Gardens scheme between April and September - see website for times. Paths through the 1 acre hillside garden lead from one 'room' to the next with a new experience around every corner (plus excellent views over East Loch Roag). Enjoy the floral bonanza of our herbaceous borders and bog gardens, sheltered and exposed beds. And don't forget the veg.

6. Reef Beach

Scotland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Reef Beach

7. Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach)

Scotland
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5.0 based on 118 reviews

Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach)

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.

8. Dailbeag Beach

HS2 9AE Scotland
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Dailbeag Beach

9. Huisinis Beach

B887 Scotland https://www.virtualheb.co.uk/road-to-huisinis-isle-of-harris-western-isles/huisinis-road-harris.php
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5.0 based on 146 reviews

Huisinis Beach

Reviewed By MartinC209 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

We were advised to visit here by our hotel. Sadly the weather was not good with heavy rain most of the time but even so the scenery and views were spectacular on the road to get there. On a sunny day it would be simply magnificent. At the end of the drive, which takes a good 30 minutes I would say, is the beach which is beautiful (even in the rain). There is a small camper van campsite there.

10. Aline Community Woodland Walks

A859, Stornoway Scotland http://alinewoodland.org/
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Aline Community Woodland Walks

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