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The beaches of Hushinish and Cravadale

Type:Walks

Hushinish
Isle Of Harris
Outer Hebrides
HS3 3AY

About

When it’s washed by turquoise waves coming in from the Atlantic, many people would rank the silver beach of Tràigh Huisinish as one of the most enchanting places there is anywhere in the world. The other beaches that can also be visited on this walk would also score fairly highly so if it’s a pleasant day you will undoubtedly want to wander along the shore and search among the rock pools. Because of this natural urge, the walk has been kept deliberately short.

[A longer version of this walk that includes an ascent of Hushinish Mhor is described in detail and illustrated with Ordnance Survey map extracts in 'Walking on Harris and Lewis' by Richard Barrett, published by Cicerone Press 2010. Unless otherwise indicated, all images used here are copyright of the author.]

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Map & Directions

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Detailed Route Instructions

Hushinish Moderate Walk

Opening Times

Hushinish (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)

Further Information

Walking on Harris and Lewis

What's Nearby

Shag-Huisnish

Large, dark green/black seabird common on the Harris coastline.

0.1 miles away
Common Butterwort-Huisinis

A carnivorous plant with starfish-shaped bright green leaves and a blue flower.

0.1 miles away
Northern Gannet-Hushinish

Large white seabird with black wing tips and a yellow head.

0.1 miles away

Heath spotted Orchid-Huisinis

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0.1 miles away
Hushinish

Hushinish is a small settlement of only 4 houses overlooking a white sand beach in the…

0.16 miles away
Loch Crabhadal

Loch Crabhadal (Cravadal) is a wild, remote and spectacular area of North Harris.

1.43 miles away
Red Deer-Glen Cravadale

The red deer is Scotlands largest land mammal.

2.7 miles away
12. Amhuinnsuidhe Castle

4.36 miles away
Atlantic Salmon-Amhuinnsuidhe

Large migratory fish species closely related to Trout

4.37 miles away
Beehive Sheilings

Well preserved Beehive sheilings

6.5 miles away
North Harris Eagle Observatory

With some of the highest densities of breeding golden eagles in all of Europe, North…

6.95 miles away
Bird of Prey Trail - North Harris Eagle Observatory

The observatory is a purpose built hide perched in the interior of the rugged North…

7.1 miles away
Miabhag

Miabhag (Miavag) is a small setttlemen in North Harris of just a few houses situated on…

7.39 miles away
Sundew-Glen Miavaig

Sundews are a group of low growing carnivorous plants that grow in nutrient poor soils.

7.51 miles away
Slavonian Grebe-Sound of Taransay

Small diving waterbird

8.84 miles away
Great Northern Diver-Sound of Taransay

Large Diving water bird present on the Harris coastline throughout the winter

9.1 miles away

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