Harris

#5324 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Harris is the southern and more mountainous part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Although not an island itself, Harris is often referred to as the Isle of Harris, which is the former postal county and the current post town for Royal Mail postcodes starting HS3 or HS5. ()

Alternative names: Area: 154.83 mi²Coordinates: 57°48'53"N, 7°0'57"W

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Harris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Clement's Church, Roineabhal, Seallam! Visitor Centre, Ensay.

5.6 miS
Church
St Clement's Church, Leverburgh
142 min walk • St Clement's Church is a late fifteenth-century or early sixteenth-century church in Rodel, Harris, Scotland, built for the Chiefs of the MacLeods of Harris. It is dedicated to Pope Clement I. It is sometimes known as Eaglais Roghadail or Rodal Church.
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Roineabhal, Leverburgh
93 min walk • Roineabhal is a hill in Harris, in the Western Isles of Scotland. The granite on the summit plateau of the mountain is anorthosite, and is similar in composition to rocks found in the mountains of the Moon.
2.2 miSW
57°47'36"N • 7°3'33"W
Seallam! Visitor Centre, Leverburgh
56 min walk • Museum
4.3 miSW
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Ensay
110 min walk • Ensay is a currently unpopulated and privately owned island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The island lies in the Sound of Harris between the islands of Harris and Berneray. The name originates from the Old Norse for Ewe Island. It is nothing to do with the Gaelic for Jesus – "Iosa" – as sometimes stated.
5.6 miN
Island
Taransay
142 min walk • For outdoor enthusiasts, Taransay offers a variety of activities such as hiking, cycling, and kayaking. The rugged and diverse landscape provides the perfect backdrop for exploration and adventure. Visitors can also enjoy fishing and birdwatching, taking in the natural...
5.7 miSW
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Killegray
145 min walk • Killegray is an island in the Sound of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.