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South Lewis, Harris and North Uist

868 places worth going to (715 in the area, the rest just outside), ranked across 13 interests. For most trips the best base is Lochmaddy. National Scenic Area, 2,021 km².

West Loch Tarbert, Isle of Harris and Lewis, Scotland, 23 April 2011 - Flickr - PhillipC
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0
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Ready-made plans: A weekend · 3 days · A week · A weekend with kids

Pick a base

Ranked by the best places within a 30-minute drive, and by trains, buses and boats.
  1. No. 1Lochmaddy3 bus stops within 400 m; boats from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal51 places within a 30-minute drive
  2. No. 2Leverburgh5 bus stops within 400 m; boats from Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal43 places within a 30-minute drive
  3. No. 3Tarbert1 bus stops within 400 m; boats from Tarbert (Harris) Ferry Terminal79 places within a 30-minute drive
  4. No. 4Luskentyre1 bus stops within 400 m48 places within a 30-minute drive
  5. No. 5Rodel1 bus stops within 400 m47 places within a 30-minute drive
  6. No. 6Miavaig2 bus stops within 400 m34 places within a 30-minute drive

Things to do

Ranked for any trip.
No. 1
Dun an SticirScheduled monument, 9.5 km from LochmaddyHistory and heritage
No. 2
Taigh-solais Eilean Glas10 km from TarbertHistory and heritage
No. 3
An Cliseam7.4 km from TarbertHikes and fells
No. 4
Bernera Museum7.5 km from Miavaig, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
No. 5
Clò-Mòr5.5 km from TarbertHistory and heritage
No. 6
Loch na Berie, BrochScheduled monument, 1.7 km from MiavaigHistory and heritage
No. 7
Seallam!3.4 km from LeverburghHistory and heritage
No. 8
Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centrein LochmaddyHistory and heritage
No. 9
Uig Museum3.2 km from MiavaigHistory and heritage
No. 10
Barpa Langais8.5 km from Lochmaddy, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
No. 11
An Loch an Earin TarbertViews and photo spots
No. 12
Loch a Siar2.0 km from TarbertViews and photo spots

Top 10s in South Lewis, Harris and North Uist

Top 10 hikes and fells

  1. An Cliseam7.4 km from Tarbert
  2. Roineabhal2.6 km from Rodel
  3. Oireabhal11 km from Luskentyre
  4. Tiorga Mòr12 km from Luskentyre
  5. Uisgneabhal Mòr9.4 km from Tarbert
  6. Beinn Shlèibhe15 km from Lochmaddy
  7. Mealaisbhal9.9 km from Miavaig
  8. Beinn Mhòr14 km from Tarbert, just outside the area
  9. Griomabhal15 km from Miavaig
  10. Mulla bho Dheas7.8 km from Tarbert
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Top 10 pubs and places to eat

  1. North Harbour Bistro6.5 km from Tarbert
  2. The Edge Cafe5.5 km from Miavaig
  3. Eilean Glas Coffee Shop10 km from Tarbert
  4. Berneray Bistro12 km from Lochmaddy
  5. Flavourin Tarbert
  6. Hamersay Housein Lochmaddy
  7. Skoon Gallery & Studio9.8 km from Tarbert
  8. Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafein Lochmaddy
  9. Taigh-staile na Hearadhin Tarbert
  10. The Butty Busin Leverburgh
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Top 10 with kids

  1. Borve Commemorative and Picnic Area13 km from Lochmaddy
  2. Corran Rà2.7 km from Luskentyre
  3. Geodha Gainmheach8.4 km from Luskentyre
  4. Griamanish Sands16 km from Miavaig
  5. Lòn Hulabhaig14 km from Lochmaddy
  6. Mol Bhalamus Bhig13 km from Tarbert
  7. Mol nan Easgann14 km from Lochmaddy
  8. Port a' Tuath15 km from Luskentyre
  9. Sanduig12 km from Leverburgh
  10. Sgeir a' Bhuallt3.5 km from Luskentyre
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Top 10 views and photo spots

  1. Taigh-solais Eilean Glas10 km from Tarbert
  2. An Cliseam7.4 km from Tarbert
  3. An Loch an Earin Tarbert
  4. Loch a Siar2.0 km from Tarbert
  5. Roineabhal2.6 km from Rodel
  6. Both nam Faileas1.2 km from Lochmaddy
  7. Eagle Observatory9.8 km from Luskentyre
  8. High Tide, Low Tidein Lochmaddy
  9. Mosaic Mackerelin Lochmaddy
  10. St Kilda Viewpoint17 km from Lochmaddy, just outside the area
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Top 10 castles and history

  1. Dun an SticirScheduled monument, 9.5 km from Lochmaddy
  2. Taigh-solais Eilean Glas10 km from Tarbert
  3. Bernera Museum7.5 km from Miavaig, just outside the area
  4. Clò-Mòr5.5 km from Tarbert
  5. Loch na Berie, BrochScheduled monument, 1.7 km from Miavaig
  6. Seallam!3.4 km from Leverburgh
  7. Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centrein Lochmaddy
  8. Uig Museum3.2 km from Miavaig
  9. Barpa Langais8.5 km from Lochmaddy, just outside the area
  10. Iron Age House7.4 km from Miavaig
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Top 10 for a rainy day

  1. Bernera Museum7.5 km from Miavaig, just outside the area
  2. Clò-Mòr5.5 km from Tarbert
  3. Seallam!3.4 km from Leverburgh
  4. Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centrein Lochmaddy
  5. Uig Museum3.2 km from Miavaig
  6. Hebscape3.7 km from Tarbert
  7. Iron Age House7.4 km from Miavaig
  8. Ionad Spòrs Eilean na Hearadhin Tarbert
  9. Caolas Gallery5.9 km from Tarbert
  10. Harris Gun Club15 km from Tarbert, just outside the area
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Top 10 campsites

  1. Lickisto Blackhouse CampingStay, 8.4 km from Tarbert
  2. Balranald Hebridean HolidaysStay, 21 km from Lochmaddy, just outside the area
  3. Tràigh na BeirighStay, 1.9 km from Miavaig
  4. West Harris Trust Camping SpotStay, 4.8 km from Luskentyre
  5. Ardroil Sands CampsiteStay, 4.2 km from Miavaig
  6. Maraig FootpathStay, 6.7 km from Tarbert
  7. Traigh Horgabost CampsiteStay, 3.2 km from Luskentyre
  8. Urgha AireStay, 1.1 km from Tarbert
  9. Ardroil Caravan & Campervan ParkStay, 4.3 km from Miavaig
  10. Ardroil SandsStay, 4.5 km from Miavaig
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Where to stay

17 stays ranked. Prices are not shown: we have no open price data yet.
No. 1
Amhuinnsuidhe CastleStay, 8.5 km from LuskentyreUnusual stays
No. 2
Lickisto Blackhouse CampingStay, 8.4 km from TarbertCamping
No. 3
Balranald Hebridean HolidaysStay, 21 km from Lochmaddy, just outside the areaCamping
No. 4
Cartwheel BothyStay, 7.9 km from TarbertUnusual stays
No. 5
Rodel Valley Log CabinsStay, in RodelUnusual stays
No. 6
The Wee Wooden YurtStay, 5.9 km from TarbertUnusual stays
No. 7
Tràigh na BeirighStay, 1.9 km from MiavaigCamping
No. 8
West Harris Trust Camping SpotStay, 4.8 km from LuskentyreCamping

Getting here

Stops counted from NaPTAN, the national public transport list.

No base has a train station within 1.5 km.

Base towns are compared by 30-minute drive and walk areas from Valhalla routing over OpenStreetMap. Times from your own home town come next.

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