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Harris

Harris has a very different terrain to most of Lewis, being much more rugged and almost 'moonlike' in the East, with golden wave washed sands in the West.  Some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in Britain are to be found here.  

Machair is the arable land produced by the blowing of lime-rich shell sand onto the naturally acid soil of Harris.  This Machair is frequently washed by high tides and buffeted by Westerly winds.  In summer it comes alive with sea-pinks (thrift), orchids, harebell, knapweed, vetch and clover. 

Still in evidence are the ridges of old lazy-beds, where the thin soil was nourished with seaweed for the growing of crops and fodder.

Tarbert is the only village of any size in Harris, and it is here that the Ferry sets sail for the crossing to Uig in Skye. 

Harris tweed is still produced here and is exported all over the world.

Clisham dominates the mountains of Harris rising to 2622 feet.

Rodel (pronounced like yodel) is notable for the cruciform St. Clement's Church, the only Church in the Western Isles of this style.  This tiny church is well worth a visit.