Best Things to do on the Isles of Lewis & Harris | Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Join Alistair and Douglas as they explore the best things to do on the Isle of Lewis & Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. You'll get to see stunning locations and historic sites such Luskentyre Beach, Calanais (Callanish) Standing Stones, Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Dun Carloway Broch and the Lewis War Memorial.
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Video Equipment:
DJI Mini 2
GoPro Hero 10
GoPro Hero 9
Rode Wireless Go
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Hiking Equipment:
Osprey Talon Pro 30
Osprey Stratos 26

[@peterjohnson617]

I am so lucky to have had a hiking trip there 20 years ago. I loved every second of it.

[@HighlandHikers]

Awesome, glad to hear it Peter 😃

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

I just moved here, so thank you!!

[@HighlandHikers]

You’re welcome, I hope you enjoy your new home!

[@salamanco968]

Absolute stunning and informative. I'm always amazed at the productions of these videos. Thank you, guys.

[@HighlandHikers]

Thanks Salamanco, we really appreciate that 😄

[@MinooBabe]

You were so lucky with the weather

[@HighlandHikers]

We certainly were! Couldn’t believe our luck 😄

[@frankl6671]

My mother was born in the village of Sandwick on Lewis. As an adult she moved to the mainland to help with the war effort. As a schoolboy I spent my summers on Lewis living with my grannie and aunts. It is very close to my heart. I know what you mean about the Butt of Lewis being windy. It’s wild but beautiful.

[@HighlandHikers]

Thanks for sharing Frank 😊 It’s a beautiful place and we hope to return one day.

[@SandraS64]

Sadly the plans are to completely ruin the island. The council along with the money men are pushing for another windfarm just 3 miles off the west coast. 66 turbines 340 m high 😢

[@PAADVENTURES1]

Luskentyre beach! Wow...been there in the driving rain with dark ominous skies and a fierce wind and it was still beautiful! Nice wee montage there! Enjoyed that with my brekkie this morning. Cheers Paul

[@HighlandHikers]

Thanks Paul! It’s safe to say we definitely got lucky with the weather 😎

[@jackson1342]

I'm from Germany but I think Lewis and Harris is the one of the best islands of the UK I think it's so underrated how good it is😔😔

[@HighlandHikers]

Thanks Jackson - we loved it as well 😃

[@claudi4956]

Thank god for this, otherwise it would become to busy

[@dougieranger]

You guys got fantastic weather. 👍🏼

[@HighlandHikers]

We sure did Dougie! 😎

[@viviannemoshonov5341]

Such magnificent beauty! I want to explore Scotland! Thank you for this spectacular videos and information. I duly appreciate it.

[@HighlandHikers]

You’re very welcome Vivianne 😃

[@Diverweld]

Fantastic weather and great scenery

[@HighlandHikers]

It sure was! Can’t believe how lucky we were 😄

[@Michael-hr6lq]

I'm there now, I want to see blackhouse village I am surprised you didn't go.

[@HighlandHikers]

We only had a short amount of time so couldn’t see everything. It looks interesting though - I hope you enjoy it 😃

[@Michael-hr6lq]

@@HighlandHikers thankyou, weather is awful but still going today !

[@Timetravel1111]

Wonderful I’m in isle of skye 4 days armadale. Went to POOLS- glen and today shore rock 🪨 hunting and castle 🏰 garden walks!! Must see the wood craft boat in armadale museum and the rare trees from sequoia. Monkey 🙊 puzzle 🧩 at #armadale ferry ⛴️ to Lewis in morning 15 souls of #celticshamaans

[@HighlandHikers]

Awesome, sounds like a great trip Jody 😃

[@royfixer455]

Hey guys! I used to live in Glasgow and before the pandemic happened I wanted to travel to Lewis and Harris. Sadly I had to postpone it, but now I’ve set my mind to do it this April. Would appreciate any more tips and suggestions! Your video was very inspiring, Cheers!

[@HighlandHikers]

Hey Roy! That was the same with us actually - was originally booked to go up in May 2020, which obviously got cancelled. I hope your April trip goes well! I guess in terms of tips just plan out your itinerary and try and group together things that are close to each other. Also, I’m not sure how busy it will be in April, but we found it very quite difficult to get evening dinner reservations, so look to book them in advance. Oh, and almost everything it closed on a Sunday! All the best, Douglas.

[@a.i.l1074]

Seallaidhean sgoinneil. Bidh sinne a' dol ann an-ath-bhliadhna, san Lùnastal. Chan urrainn dhomh feitheamh

[@HighlandHikers]

Awesome, I hope you enjoy your trip!

[@TheJacksnipe]

The best thing to do on this beautiful island is birding. Never visited any "must-see-places" in my life. So boring to gather with all the other tourists, that are everything else but creative.

[@HighlandHikers]

We quite enjoyed visiting these sites, but of course everyone enjoys different things. Each to their own 😃

[@SandraS64]

Hi guys, please can we use your video to highlight the area that they’re going to destroy with a huge windfarm

[@HighlandHikers]

Hi Sandra. Can you please send us an email at [e-mail] with some more details on how/where you’d like to use the video? Thanks.

[@OnMyFeet82]

Im going to Lewis and Harris in September. Im not an avid hiker so id like to know how treacherous the paths are on that island? Are there paved paths and easy to access walks? What do you think the weather is like in September? Also, we dont drive, what is the public transport like? Thanks in advance!

[@HighlandHikers]

Hi there! I would recommend checking out the Walk Highlands website to see the various hikes (www.walkhighlands.co.uk/outer-hebrides/) - it has detailed route descriptions and photos, so you should get a good idea. Weather at any of time of year in Lewis & Harris is impossible to predict, I’m afraid. It’ll never really get too cold or too warm, but you’ll likely want to be prepared for rain. We were extremely fortunate to have such good weather when we went - it’s certainly not normal! There’s a decent bus network on the island, which should get you to most of the places you’d want to visit. Just make sure to check the timetables in advance, as services can be infrequent. Hope this helps 😃

[@OnMyFeet82]

@@HighlandHikers Thank you for you informative reply!

[@HighlandHikers]

You’re welcome, and I hope you have a good trip when it comes 😃

[@OnMyFeet82]

@@HighlandHikers Thank you. And that website is very good too.

[@jaymcmurdo5584]

Same. See you there!

[@ronflynn5043]

its a shame that people like you tend to poison such an interesting video with alien noise

[@HighlandHikers]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrz5705]

Sorry guys but couldn't help nodding off halfway through...🥱

[@HighlandHikers]

Hope you enjoyed your nap! 😂

[@mrz5705]

@@HighlandHikers Great career in bedtime stories...😜

[@SandraS64]

So why bother commenting?

[@mrz5705]

@@SandraS64 Because I have the right to..QED.