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Things to see in Isle of Harris (United Kingdom): 17 places and when to go
Isle of Harris is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), History (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are Clisham, St Clement's Church, Rodel and East Loch Tarbert. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.863, -6.8868
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · History (5) · Museums and art (3) · Mountains (2) · Temples (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 302 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Clisham, at 799 m.
What to see in Isle of Harris
The places in and around Isle of Harris, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ClishamMountain on the island of Harris in the Western Isles of Scotland12 km
- St Clement's Church, RodelChurch building in Rodel, Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK14 km
- East Loch TarbertInlet in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK6.4 km
- Loch SgadabhaghLake in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK8.0 km
- West Loch TarbertBay on the west of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK5.7 km
- RoineabhalHill on South Harris in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK12 km
- Eilean Glas LighthouseLighthouse on the island of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK15 km
- Clach Mhic LeòidStanding stone on Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK6.2 km
- Free Presbyterian Church, Tarbert, HarrisChurch building in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK6.6 km
- dun 200m S of Loch an DuinArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK14 km
- Harris WalkwayHiking5.4 km
- HebscapeGallery6.5 km
- Isle of Harris DistilleryDistillery6.2 km
- Loch Langavat,dun,South HarrisArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK7.6 km
- Museum of Harris TweedMuseum7.2 km
- Chapel (on site of broch), Rubh' an Teampuill, Toe HeadArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK14 km
- Seallam! Visitor CentreMuseum in Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK13 km
When to go to Isle of Harris
The best time to visit Isle of Harris is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not6:54
- FebPossible9:03
- MarPossible11:24
- AprBest time14:02
- MayBest time16:22
- JunBest time17:46
- JulBest time17:11
- AugBest time15:04
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:55
- NovBetter not7:32
- DecPossible6:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 13. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Isle of Harris
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 302 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Isle of North Uist13 places34 km
- Portree28 places40 km
- Isle of Lewis23 places46 km
- Carbost40 places70 km
- Poolewe12 places77 km
- Isle of South Uist13 places78 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isle of Harris?
The best known: Clisham, St Clement's Church, Rodel, East Loch Tarbert, Loch Sgadabhagh, West Loch Tarbert. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Harris?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 13.
How do you get to Isle of Harris?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 302 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Isle of Harris as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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