Iain’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Ancient history of the island described in the nearby visitor centre.
81 locals recommend
Callanish Standing Stones
Ancient history of the island described in the nearby visitor centre.
Wow wow wow. One of the best beaches in the world and quiet. Caravan park close by can be busy.
18 locals recommend
Reef Beach
Wow wow wow. One of the best beaches in the world and quiet. Caravan park close by can be busy.
Dalmore Beach
Popular with surfers. Care required if swimming!
Luskentyre Beach
Lovely beach looking across to Taransay.
Fairly vigourous climb up to the highest point in Lewis and Harris. Can be slippery on the way down. Many other climbs in the area with great safe ridge walks if you plan routes carefully.
10 locals recommend
Clisham
Fairly vigourous climb up to the highest point in Lewis and Harris. Can be slippery on the way down. Many other climbs in the area with great safe ridge walks if you plan routes carefully.
Bosta Beach
Cows on a beach and a historic reconstruction of an ancient home.
Great sea views. One of the best places to see whales and dolphins from the shore.
30 locals recommend
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
Great sea views. One of the best places to see whales and dolphins from the shore.
St Kilda is a fantastic once in a lifetime experience. History, wildlife and scenery that makes your jaw drop. Various tours available from Leverburgh and Miavig (Seatrek). The journey can be rough and takes a while so good sea legs an advantage!
7 locals recommend
Hirta
St Kilda is a fantastic once in a lifetime experience. History, wildlife and scenery that makes your jaw drop. Various tours available from Leverburgh and Miavig (Seatrek). The journey can be rough and takes a while so good sea legs an advantage!
Fantastic local trips plus longer trips to St. Kilda. Whales,dolphins, basking shark and seals all possible.
22 locals recommend
Seatrek
Fantastic local trips plus longer trips to St. Kilda. Whales,dolphins, basking shark and seals all possible.
Nice coffee shop and interesting museum. walks around castle grounds for all abilities.
55 locals recommend
Lews Castle
Nice coffee shop and interesting museum. walks around castle grounds for all abilities.
All ability boardwalk through woodland plus longer walk up to viewpoint. Kids playpark and a walk down to the shore. Great atmosphere during the deer rut.
8 locals recommend
Aline Community Woodland
All ability boardwalk through woodland plus longer walk up to viewpoint. Kids playpark and a walk down to the shore. Great atmosphere during the deer rut.
Nice walk into the hills of Harris with a chance of an Eagle sighting. Part of RSPB's raptor trail through the Outer Hebrides.
9 locals recommend
North Harris Eagle Observatory
GlenNice walk into the hills of Harris with a chance of an Eagle sighting. Part of RSPB's raptor trail through the Outer Hebrides.
Local visitor centre, community owned with cafe and small museum. Head into South Lochs for great chance to see Sea Eagles and small local villages.
Ravenspoint Community Hostel
Local visitor centre, community owned with cafe and small museum. Head into South Lochs for great chance to see Sea Eagles and small local villages.
An Lanntair
Kenneth StreetGym, swimming pool, sauna, climbing wall, running track and all weather pitches. Check activities for kids through the summer.
14 locals recommend
Lewis Sports Centre
2 Springfield RdGym, swimming pool, sauna, climbing wall, running track and all weather pitches. Check activities for kids through the summer.
Food Scene
Great food at a reasonable price in a lovely setting. Booking advised.
27 locals recommend
Uig Sands Restaurant
Great food at a reasonable price in a lovely setting. Booking advised.