Local attractions and things to do
Here are some great things to do while you’re here:
Climb a mountain
Or climb back into bed (whichever takes your fancy). The Seaside House is at the foot of Beinn Dhubh. When you reach the summit (506m) you have far reaching views over to Skye and the Mainland beyond, or out to sea towards St Kilda on a clear day. But there are plenty of good, low-level walks too, and maps in the house to guide you on your way.
Walk on the beach
Featured in numerous travel magazines as one of the ‘top ten beaches in the world’, Luskentyre beach really needs to be seen to be believed. Miles of white sand at your disposal… and the incredible thing is that you don’t need to share it with the world and his wife! Beautiful conditions for swimming, kayaking and surfing, and plenty of rockpools too.
Look at the view
It’s everywhere, and it’s spectacular.
Shop
We urge you to shop locally and there is a really good choice:
An Clachan, Harris Community Shop in Leverburgh - really good range of groceries, fresh produce, off licence, gifts & fuel
A D Munro, Tarbert - grocer, butcher, off license
Brownies, Tarbert - grocer and newsagent
Ardhasaig Filling Station, Ardhasaig - grocer & fuel
It's also possible to buy fish and shellfish straight from the fishermen at Leverburgh harbour
Eat Out
There are numerous cafés, restaurants, food vans available in Harris now - check them out before you visit if you want to make a booking or pop along while you're here:
The Anchorage in Leverburgh
The Butty Bus in Leverburgh
Sam's Seafood Shack in Rodel
Temple Café Northton
Croft 36 Northton
Scarista House, Scarista
Machair Kitchen, Talla Na Mara Community Centre, Nisabost
Lorna's Larder food van
Ardbuidhe Cottage Restaurant, Drinishader
Isle of Harris Distillery, Tarbert
North Harbour Bistro, Scalpay
And more besides
Boat Trips
There are boat trips being offered from small fishing boats on the east coast to fast ribs on the west. Or take a day and visit the island of St Kilda and be totally absorbed in its history.