Explore Isle of Harris Beaches and Coastline

The Isle of Harris is the largest island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The island is divided into northern and southern parts. The northern is home to the highest mountain in the Outer Hebrides at 799 metres (2,621 ft). The south is less mountainous. The beaches on Harris are brilliant white sand backed by machairs dunes.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 23 beaches in Outer Hebrides. You can even take a look at our list of Outer Hebrides dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Isle of Harris Outer Hebrides Coast Map

Isle of Harris Outer Hebrides Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Clisham-mountain

Clisham

Clisham is on the Isle of Harris, is the highest mountain in the Outer Hebrides and at 799 metres (2,621 ft) has some magnificent views. Walkers have a few options; a popular direct ascent from the A859 road between Tarbert and Ardvourlie, or a full day walking around the Clisham horseshoe, crossing Mulla Fo-Dheas (743 metres, 2,438 ft), Mulla Fo-Thuath (720 metres, Read more…
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Seilebost Beach

Seilebost beach is a white sandy beach with dunes that juts out into the estuary. Gentle slope to the water and at low tide all you can see is beach and dunes. Read more…
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Huisinish Beach

Huisinish Beach is on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. You’ll find it at the end of a 12-mile single track road you come across the beautiful Huisinish Beach in a secluded bay. This is a white sand beach overlooking the uninhabited Isle of Scarp and the Atlantic Ocean. Read more…
Things to see and do

Seallam Visitor Centre

Seallam Visitor Centre is an information and exhibition centre for the Western Isles situated near Leverburgh on the Isle of Harris. Here you can wander through exhibitions showcasing the history and natural environment of the Outer Hebrides. You can also pick up lots of valuable bits of information on the local area or consult further resources in the research area. Read more…
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Scarista Beach

Scarista Beach on the west coast of the Isle of Harris is where the land meets the sea in spectacular fashion. Lovely golden sand stretches for over 3 miles in this quiet, secluded bay. Amble across the dunes and moorland, marvel at the carpets of wildflowers to reach the sparkling blue sea. From here you can see the deserted island Read more…
Rosamol-beach

Rosamol Beach

Rosamol beach is a large remote white sandy beach with dunes. At low tide you can walk for miles around to Luskentyre beach. Car park in a cemetery but can also park by the side of the road. Read more…
Borve-beach

Borve Beach

Borve Beach, soak up the beauty of the Hebrides by strolling along the white sandy beach at Borve, one of the loveliest in the Outer Hebrides. If you want a fantastic view, climb the grassy slope behind the beach, past Macleods Stone and up to the top and you will be rewarded with some of the most stunning views! Facilities Read more…
Luskentyre-beach

Luskentyre Beach

Luskentyre beach has been named as one of the top ten beaches in the world, a spectacular combination of beautiful white sand stretching for miles against a backdrop of calm blue waters and an unspoilt shell sand bay. Get to the beach by taking the narrow road along the north side of the bay and parking at the end near Read more…
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Horgabost Beach

Horgabost beach is a beautiful white sandy beach in the south of the Isle of Harris, which has some of the most stunning beaches in this part of the world. In summer you’ll be able to enjoy the spectacle of a carpet or ‘machair’ of wildflowers which surround the beach. Public toilets with disabled facilities. Read more…
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