Luskentyre
Luskentyre
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Linda P
Massachusetts533 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
Words do not do this beach justice! If it was 80 degrees and sunny, I would never know I was in Scotland in the Outer Hebrides. What an amazingly gorgeous beach. The sand is in its purest form and the water as blue as can be. The fact there were not many people there when we went made for such a dramatic sight. We walked and walked just admiring how clean and beautiful the beach is. We did a hardy soul take a dip in the water, he was a local of course. Very impressed we were. If you are there on a nice sunny warm day, I would highly recommend just chilling out for as much time as you can, something about a gorgeous beach hits just right.
Written 25 September 2024
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Maria M
5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We stayed next to the beach on a designated motorhome parking place (£5 to pay overnight - proceeds go to West Harris community Trust). It felt great to be supporting the local community. We ate at the local Tala Na Mara (brilliant).
Written 25 April 2024
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456alanf
Potters Bar, UK172 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Luskentyre beach is the most stunning beach I have ever visited, which is saying something, as I am in my seventieth year. When I first saw it my breath was literally taken away. It has beautiful sand and is never crowded. The sea is crystal clear and there are views across to Taransay.
Written 11 December 2024
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Tour01924238187
17 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The most amazing beach and scenery, definitely worth a visit! Not a huge amount of parking so I would suggest getting there early to get a spot. We arrived around 1pm on a nice day and probably got the last spot!
Written 6 August 2024
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Donna M
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Aug 2023 • Solo
What visitors are not being told is that the only parking available was actually intended for legitimate cemetery users. Part of the unique culture of the islands demands peace and respect around cemeteries. Shamefully, tourists are not even being told that there is a cemetery adjacent to the beach, now the disrespectful behaviour of tourists is upsetting bereaved locals. Luskentyre is beautiful but it has a deeply held meaning for islanders as their families final resting place. The cemetery car park is not for beach users to abuse as a camp site, to hold barbecues and gatherings, a changing area (have some dignity) and the fence is not for drying clothes on. It is a place for quiet contemplation and if you can't behave with decency and dignity then stay away.
Written 12 September 2023
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Hercules R
Ullapool, UK561 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
An amazing beach with sensational sand and turquoise sea. Quite a long drive with single track roads but well worth the effort. However parking at the official site is very limited especially if the weather is great. A helpful warden was there. We couldn’t park our Campervan so left and parked alongside a beautiful cemetery. There was a path down to the beach. An amazing vista, which was great for walking our dogs. Great photo opportunity too.
Written 15 June 2023
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Martin C
Sheffield, UK592 contributions
Sept 2020
We had read about this beach and were also recommended it by our hotel. Unfortunately we visited on a day of pouring rain but even so we could see what a beautiful beach it is. Just a word of warning which we were given by local people. Access to the beach is by a very narrow single track road with some passing places. At the end is a very small car park. We did not have a problem getting there or parking due to the weather but we could see that on a sunny day access would be very difficult with cars and camper vans all trying to negotiate the single track road and inadequate passing spaces. Be warned!
Written 29 September 2020
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Claire O
Bicester, UK838 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
On a par with the beaches in the Whitsundays, Australia. It is quite a long drive to the car park at the end of the road but well worth it for the stunning scenery. We visited on a sunny day in mid September and the car park was full so glad we did not attempt this in mid summer.
Written 23 September 2020
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD11,261 contributions
May 2022
We made a diversion to stop here on our drive from Stornoway to Tarbert ferry. Most of the road for the 8 miles south of Tarbert is pretty good with a few sections narrowing down to one lane. The last 3 miles are really tough with a very narrow lane with sudden turns and blind hills and oncoming cars. We finally made it to the 3/4 mile long nice sand beach with expansive views over the sandy bay at low tide, then fought the 3 mile lane and the traffic back to the main highway. I can't imagine coming here in the busy summer season.
Written 23 May 2022
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Mike O
Roanoke, VA1,341 contributions
Aug 2022
Add us to the list of impressed visitors. We spent a couple hours here on a stunningly beautiful day; mixed sun and dramatic clouds over the gradient of blue extending from the white sand shoreline. Not many others were there at the moment, so we had long stretches of beach to stroll along all by ourselves. Between the white sand, the blue water, the green grass covered dunes, and the dark distant mountains, we had a moment where we felt beyond the beach. No wonder that one source rated it as one of the top beaches in the world.
Written 18 August 2022
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Where can I camp at Luskentyre ?Do I need to pay ? Is there a campsite nearby? Can anyone help as it all seems a bit vague . Two people with dog car and tent .
Thanks
Written 19 August 2020
There are a couple of spots on the single track road to Luskentyre which have an honesty box - you'll see them.But it depends who gets there first!
There is a campsite about 5 mins or so drive away at Horgabost/Nisabost but check with Talla na Mara Community Centre re whether they are open.They weren't when we were there in July but that may have changed.Talla na Mara may also advise on other sites nearby.
Written 20 August 2020
Where are there serviced lots for a motor home and can you recommend a 5 day route with sites to cover Harris & Lewis.
Written 15 May 2018
Sorry for the delay in replying. I can not recommend any service lots as our holiday had a base where we travelled around each day! In 5 days however you will be able to cover much of Harris and Lewis! I hope you have an amazing trip!
Written 3 June 2018
I'm looking to visit Luskentyre Beach again but will be bringing a caravan this time. Are there any campsites with electric hook up nearby?
Written 23 April 2018
There have been several overnight campervan pitches built in fantastic locations, there are a couple on the Luskentyre road and some more overlooking Huishnish. Unfortunately I didn't notice electric hook ups but then again I wasn't looking but hope this helps.
Written 20 June 2018
What month did you go to find the water warm and swimmable? Thanks,
Andrea in Taos NM
Written 2 March 2018
This is Scotland. The only warm water is in the bath.
Written 13 March 2018
sd
England, United Kingdom
I don't have a car,so what about public transport in Harris and Lewis ? any bus ? will that be a good idea to visit the island without a car ? Cheers !
Written 27 June 2017
sd
England, United Kingdom
I don't have a car,so what about public transport in Harris and Lewis ? any bus ? will that be a good idea to visit the island without a car ? Cheers !
Written 27 June 2017
Think a car is a must or bike ifyou are fit! saw many cyclists do the Hebridean way. not sure about buses but do a search on google for harris bus tours. did see a few bus tours at many points.😀
Written 27 June 2017
Where can you stay nearby....all I found was all the way up in Stornaway...and everything I read said to stay away from Stornway..its the least prettiest place on the Isles.
Written 16 April 2017
A Tripadvisor member
Leeds, United Kingdom
Yes its probably true that the town isn't the most charismatic on the island but only because the rest is so scenic and Stornoway is the main port.
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Written 16 April 2017
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