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Things to see in Isle of Lewis (United Kingdom): 23 places and when to go
Isle of Lewis is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Museums and art (6), Nature (3). The best known are Callanish Stones, Dun Carloway and Loch Ròg. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 58.2537, -6.6463
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Museums and art (6) · Nature (3) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 324 km as the crow flies
What to see in Isle of Lewis
The places in and around Isle of Lewis, 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.
- Callanish StonesNeolithic standing stones near Calanais, Scotland8.5 km
- Dun CarlowayBroch on Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK8.8 km
- Loch RògSea loch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK13 km
- Callanish VIIIMegalith in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK12 km
- Callanish IIArchaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK8.2 km
- Callanish IIIArchaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK7.9 km
- Callanish IVStone circle on Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Callanish XMegalith in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK7.2 km
- Dun Bharabhat, Great BerneraTower in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK12 km
- Stornoway Free Presbyterian ChurchChurch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK16 km
- Lewis War MemorialWar memorial in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK15 km
- Stornoway High ChurchChurch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK16 km
- Arnol BlackhouseGroup of domestic buildings and ancillary enclosures & open-air museum in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK11 km
- Carloway Free ChurchChurch building in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK7.8 km
- Bernera MuseumMuseum in Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom12 km
- Dùn Loch an DùnaBroch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK8.6 km
- Dun Stuigh,dun,Great BerneraArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK12 km
- Gearrannan Blackhouse VillageMuseum9.7 km
- Kinloch MuseumMuseum in Scotland, United Kingdom18 km
- Lewis PeatlandsProtected area8.7 km
- Morven GalleryGallery15 km
- Ravenspoint Centre MuseumMuseum in Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom20 km
- RSPB Loch na MuilneProtected area10 km
When to go to Isle of Lewis
The best time to visit Isle of Lewis 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 not6:48
- FebPossible9:01
- MarPossible11:24
- AprBest time14:04
- MayBest time16:27
- JunBest time17:53
- JulBest time17:16
- AugBest time15:07
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:53
- NovBetter not7:27
- DecPossible6:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 07. In April, 23 of the 23 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 Lewis
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 324 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 Harris17 places46 km
- Portree28 places72 km
- Isle of North Uist13 places79 km
- Poolewe12 places81 km
- Ullapool14 places96 km
- Shieldaig28 places101 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isle of Lewis?
The best known: Callanish Stones, Dun Carloway, Loch Ròg, Callanish VIII, Callanish II. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Lewis?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 07.
How do you get to Isle of Lewis?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 324 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 Lewis as the destination and these 23 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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