The Coffin Route
Grosebay, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3EF
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The crossing of South Harris is a walk of extremes; from the wild barren rock of the east to the fertile machair and white sands of the west; from acid to alkaline; from the hard life endured of those displaced during the clearances of the 19th century to the easy living of the holiday homes and luxury hotels of today. This route also marks the transition from life to death as this is the path once used by funeral parties to carry their dead to be interred in the deep soils of the west coast.
[This walk 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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Margaret Soraya is a seascape photographer and fine artist living on the Harris. Margaret…
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The Common Seal is the smaller of our two seal species and is often seen hauled up on…
4.36 miles awayThe Sound of Taransay lies between the main west coast of Harris and the beautiful island…
4.41 miles awaySeilebost is a small crofting village on the coast road along the west side of Harris.
4.57 miles awayOpen Tuesday to Friday inclusive every week - appointments can be made outwith those…
4.63 miles awayThe first distillery in Harris has opened it's doors. The Harris Distillery is a working…
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4.74 miles awayThe corncrake is a rare but characteristic Machair species, a similar shape, size and…
4.75 miles awayFrog Orchid, Northern Marsh Orchid, Early Marsh Orchid, Greater Twayblade, and Lesser…
4.75 miles awayOpen Studio for hand-carved stone jewellery, fine art and gifts; made in Harris from the…
4.79 miles awayOur shop in Tarbert includes an information display with leaflets, flyers and information…
4.79 miles awayElegant white seabird with a black cap, orange bill and long forked tail.
4.86 miles awayTraigh Seilebost is a beautiful sandy beach on the south side of Traigh Luskentyre.
5.08 miles awayLiving and working on the beautiful Isle of Harris, my inspiration for my artwork comes…
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