You are here: Home > See and Do > Mountain Hare - Toddun

Mountain Hare - Toddun

Toddun, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

Type:Flora and Fauna - Moorland and Mountain

Book Tickets Online

About

As the name suggests, mountain hares are a mountain species, rarely seen close to the roads or coast where you would expect to see rabbits. In the Autumn they grow a thick winter coat that camouflages them against the snow. In the Spring they shed their white coat to reveal a blue-grey summer coat. They are a secretive species sheltering amongst rocks and boulders for most of the day, safe from the watchful eye of eagles.

Mountain hares were intruduced to Harris as game during the 19th century. However, they are now absent from South Harris and are only found in North Harris. Most often seen when they are surprised among boulders or scree slopes on the higher ridges. They are most active at dawn and dusk when they venture into the open.

Map & Directions

Map Link

View map & What's near by

TripAdvisor

What's Nearby

Bird of Prey Trail - Aline Community Woodland

A path takes you to the shore of Loch Seaforth, a long fjord-like loch and a stronghold…

1.47 miles away
Red Deer - Glen Langadail

The red deer is Scotlands largest land mammal.

1.75 miles away
Bird of Prey Trail - Bogha Glas

A path leads you into the North Harris hills; one of the largest areas of un-roaded land…

1.76 miles away

Golden Eagle - Bogha Glas

The golden eagle is one of two eagle species found on Harris

1.8 miles away
Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory

The breath-taking views over Loch Seaforth and the chance to see native trees in an…

2.41 miles away
Bonnie Prince Charlie Monument

The Bonnie Prince Charlie monument is in the village of Arivruach, Lochs to mark where he…

3.83 miles away
Otter - Maaruig

An unmistakable mammal perfectly adapted to living in the water.

4.39 miles away
Bog Asphodel - Maaruig

Flowering moorland plant that sets the moors alight in June and July.

4.67 miles away
Golden Plover - Maaruig

A medium sized moor land wader with a short bill dark underparts and golden upperparts

4.67 miles away
Mountain Hare - An Cliseam

The mountain hare is about twice the size of a rabbit with much longer hind legs and a…

4.95 miles away
Pairc Raiders Monument

Built in 1994, the Pairc Land Raiders monument is dedicated to the memory of the people…

5.12 miles away
Peter May Trilogy - Beehive Dwellings and Disappearing Loch

Photograph © David Wilson
In the book The Chessmen, Fin has given up his job as a…

6.54 miles away
Kinloch Historical Society

Kinloch Historical Society is located on the main road between Stornoway and Tarbert,…

6.72 miles away
Common Porpoise-Loch Trolemaraig

The Porpoise is our most common cetacean.

7.05 miles away
Black Guillemot - Rhenigidale

Black and white seabird with bright orange legs.

7.06 miles away
White Tailed Sea Eagle-Rhenigidale

Large eagle species found mainly in coastal areas

7.06 miles away

Previous Next

FOLLOW OUTER HEBRIDES

Our Tourism Community

My Planner

You can build your own holiday itinerary here! Just browse our site and click this button to add to your itinerary when you see something you like. If your planner is not finished, simply click save and you can come back to it later on! You also have the option to send your itinerary to our tailor made holiday partner.