10 Beaches in Outer Hebrides That You Shouldn't Miss

November 15, 2021 Ying Subia

Discover the best top things to do in Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom including Luskentyre, Eriskay Beach, Uig Sands, Reef Beach, Traigh Lingeigh Beach, Scarista Beach, Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach), Dailbeag Beach, Huisinis Beach, Dalmore Beach.
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1. Luskentyre

Luskentyre Beach Harris Scotland
Excellent
94%
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5.0 based on 1,055 reviews

Luskentyre

Reviewed By gillyy2014 - Norwich, United Kingdom

This is as close to heaven as you could get, it took my breath away so calming and peaceful.The white sand and crystal clear sea that just go on for miles and miles with the Harris hills as a backdrop it truely is a magical place

2. Eriskay Beach

HS8 5JJ Scotland
Excellent
79%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
2%
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

Eriskay Beach

Reviewed By Z6538VFrobertb - Kincardine, United Kingdom

If you are on the outer Hebrides this is a must visit. The drive over to Eriskay from Uist is amazing in itself. The beach is close to the road so very easy access. As soon as you see the beach you will see a massive white sand beach with stunning clear waters. We took wetsuits and went for a swim then had lunch after the water is refreshing and if it’s sunny it’s like the carribean.

3. Uig Sands

Scotland
Excellent
80%
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5.0 based on 279 reviews

Uig Sands

Reviewed By Scotlandmac - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The whole area around the extensive Uig Sands is a must visit on any trip to Lewis.An hour or so from Stornoway but definitely Lewis's most beautiful area (along with Mangersta and Reef.) In fact this must be one of the most impressive areas in the whole of the Outer Isles. We were lucky in that the sun shone and we walked from the car park, for 20 mins to a particularly deserted part of the Uig sands (you could walk for miles all round the little bays and headlands) and had a picnic. Paradise. Beautiful pink/orange rock of the type I've seen on Iona were a gorgeous backdrop to the turquoise seas and white sands. There is a free (donation) area behind the main part of the beach, set back from the dunes, where wild camping is allowed supported by public toilets/showers. A replica large Lewis Chessman is passed while heading to the parking. Luskentyre is still to me the most beautiful area of all (and in any weather given the colours and rock/moorland there) but Uig is stunning also.

4. Reef Beach

Scotland
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Reef Beach

5. Traigh Lingeigh Beach

Lochmaddy Scotland
Excellent
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Traigh Lingeigh Beach

Reviewed By Scotlandmac - Glasgow, United Kingdom

This sweep of beach rivals the best of Harris's creamy sands.On North Uist, the endless stretches are silvery white, dazzling on a sunny day.When the machair is out - the wild flower carpeted grass lands behind the beach - it is truly a photographer's paradise.The scent of the flowers is the scent of summer in the Hebrides. The Uists and Tiree form Scotland's finest Machair Islands, neighbouring Harris which I love too, has only small areas of machair in comparison. And bang next door to Lingeigh, a short walk over the dunes, lies equally stunning Hornish beach. The colour of the water is ever-changing, emerald, turquoise, opalescent....sunsets from here over Harris are gorgeous. The track down to the beach has got worse over the years and needs care if you are not to punch a hole in the sump though high clearance vehicles will be fine.

6. Scarista Beach

Scotland
Excellent
90%
Good
9%
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5.0 based on 205 reviews

Scarista Beach

Reviewed By trippingovertheglobe - London, United Kingdom

This was such an amazing beach, stunning views all around, soft white sands, and hardly anybody around. We had earlier visited Luskentyre beach, and found that to be far too busy and an unpleasant experience due to the hoards of people and human excrement everywhere. You can park just on the road side here, just before you get to Northton, and walk through the field, and into the dunes where the wonders of this beach then reveal themselves. We spent a magical and solitary couple of hours here, just marvelling at the views and solitude. We will be back

7. Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach)

Scotland
Excellent
90%
Good
9%
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5.0 based on 118 reviews

Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach)

Reviewed By nethycurl - Nethy Bridge, United Kingdom

There are many wonderful beaches in the Western Isles. The island of Lewis and Harris is home to many. Bosta beach is not nearly the largest, but is one of the loveliest, and has the added attractions of a Time and Tide Bell and the nearby attraction of a reconstructed Iron Age House.

8. Dailbeag Beach

HS2 9AE Scotland
Excellent
86%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Dailbeag Beach

9. Huisinis Beach

B887 Scotland https://www.virtualheb.co.uk/road-to-huisinis-isle-of-harris-western-isles/huisinis-road-harris.php
Excellent
88%
Good
11%
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5.0 based on 146 reviews

Huisinis Beach

Reviewed By MartinC209 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

We were advised to visit here by our hotel. Sadly the weather was not good with heavy rain most of the time but even so the scenery and views were spectacular on the road to get there. On a sunny day it would be simply magnificent. At the end of the drive, which takes a good 30 minutes I would say, is the beach which is beautiful (even in the rain). There is a small camper van campsite there.

10. Dalmore Beach

HS2 9AD Scotland
Excellent
87%
Good
13%
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Dalmore Beach

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