Hotels in Isle of Harris
Harris is not an island, despite usually being talked of as if it is. Rather it's the southern third of the largest and most northerly of the Western Isles, most of which forms Lewis. Some say the distinction between the two dates back to a split in the MacLeod clan which dominated the Western Isles for centuries. Others simply point to the range of high mountains that impeded land access between Lewis and Harris, turning them into virtually separate islands.
Harris is characterised by high mountains, deeply indented sea lochs, coastal islands, and beautiful white beaches punctuating the predominant grey rock and green heather. Anyone who loves the far north west of Scotland will be drawn to Harris: the character is different and distinct, but many of the elements are the same.
The road from Lewis enters Harris at the north west tip of Loch Seaforth and then heads generally south east, providing some superb views down to and along the loch, and towards the wall of mountains ahead. Dominating the scenery is Clisham, the highest peak in the Western Isles at 799m or 2622ft.
Watch out for a minor road to the left descending to Maraig on Loch Seaforth. This leads via a new road carved out of the rock to the attractive settlement of Reinigeadal at the mouth of Loch Seaforth. Some miles further on is the junction with the B887 on the right. This is 15 miles of challenging single track road leading past Bunabhainneadar to the superb scenery at Huisinis and the abandoned island of Scarp; and includes a drive past the front door of Amhuinnsuidhe Castle.
The village capital of Harris is Tarbert, which is also the ferry terminus for Uig on Skye. A minor road east from here leads over the Scalpay Bridge to the busy fishing island of Scalpay. Tarbert lies at the point where Loch Tarbert and West Loch come within a few hundred yards of turning South Harris into a separate island.
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Location: Harris
Distance: 4.95 miles
Rating: 4*
Prices From: £160.00
Location: Isle of Harris
Distance: 4.99 miles
Rating: 4*
Prices From: £140.00
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