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Luskentyre Beach

Photo: Rory Kyle McAdam

About Luskentyre Beach

Discover this stunning Harris coastline where turquoise waters meet white sands, complete with an onsite restaurant and convenient parking, though facilities are limited and the terrain isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Daniela Wittek

The beach is quite beautiful however people with walking difficulties should be aware that the route to the beach is not paved or even. With wheelchair alone it is impossible, if you have a strong skilled person with you, one can try. Please see the pictures. To enjoy the beach one can also choose a scenic parking spot near the Luskentyre Beach Cabins.

· via Google

Dario Ferro

Luskentyre Beach is an extraordinary place, with a beauty that feels almost unreal. The white sand, the turquoise waters with Caribbean-like colours, and the open landscape of the Outer Hebrides create a truly unique atmosphere, quiet and wild, ideal for beautiful walks, photography, and simply admiring the scenery. It is a very wide beach, with soft sand and rather cold water, but when the sun breaks through the clouds, the contrast is infinitely beautiful. Walking along this beach brings a deep sense of peace, as if time itself were slowing down. The contrast between sea, sky, and hills makes everything incredibly scenic, especially on clear, bright days. It is one of those places that stay in your memory for their authenticity and powerful atmosphere. One piece of advice is to wear layers, as the weather changes quickly and it is best to be prepared. Absolutely worth visiting for anyone who loves nature, wide open spaces, and special places. Enjoy your day.

· via Google

Michael D Scott

Evan as a journalist, I have totally run out of superlatives about this place. It almost seems to have more sand than the Sahara, stretching as high and as wide as the eye can see. At times the sea appears more turquoise than the Caribbean, but even when the skies are grey(a lot of the time), it has a beauty all of its own. One word for Luskentyre would have sufficed. Wow.

· via Google

Z N AWAN

I have been to beaches from west to south to east and north till inverness but this is the most beautiful beach that I have seen in UK till now. Amazing white sand and walkable beach. However I would suggest to visit in june or july considering scottish weather☺️ however this is must do if you are reaching isles.

· via Google

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At a glance

Address
Tarbert Get directions
Category
Beaches & Coastline
Guest rating
4.9 / 5 (796 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Setting
Outdoor
Destination
Isle of Harris