ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS - when contacting
these providers, please mention Hebridean Hopscotch
Walking:
Particularly recommended are various hill walks in the wild, rugged
northern area of Harris, plus a number of valley walks off the road to
Hushinish.
Guided walks:
If you are not used to hill-walking, you might enjoy the services of a
local guide. Mike Briggs will provide an
informative day,
helping to identify flowers, wildlife and geological
features.
You’ll get tips on navigation and map-reading, plus an
insider's
view on life on the islands. He can also offer advice on
wildflower photography.
Between them,
Mike and
Peggy Briggs are also qualified to teach Pilates, yoga, Swiss Ball and
tennis (at the Bunabhainneadar court mentioned opposite).
They
have an entertaining style of guidance and realise that visitors might
not share their own level of super-fitness. For rainy days
they
offer fitness sessions in a well-equipped studio. Costs vary,
e.g
hill-walking £70 full day up to 6 people, Swiss Ball, Pilates
and
Yoga £25 per hour individual tuition, tennis £25
per hour
coaching up to 8 people, or court hire for just £8 per hour.
www.mikeandpeggybriggs.co.uk.
01859 502376.
Organised walks:
RSPB Summer programme - see www.rspb.org.uk or call 01851 703296.
Golf: Harris
Golf Club has
9 holes overlooking the ocean at Scarista. £12 per
person
per day (2006 rate) Life membership £250! Honesty
box at
most times. “Forget America's Augusta National, England's
Swinley
Forest and even Scotland's Old Course at St Andrews. The most
exclusive golf club in the world is on Harris. I squeaked in as a
member after Nick Faldo told me that on a fine day it is
Paradise” - Ian Wooldridge (Daily Mail 03.03.99).
www.harrisgolf.com
Seallam Visitor Centre:
You can browse among exhibits dealing with the history and natural
environment of the Hebrides. This centre houses a huge
collection
of resources for people wishing to research the family history of the
islands.
£2.50 entrance.
www.seallam.com.
01859 520258
Surfing:
Scarista beach produces an excellent left hand break for
‘goofy’ footed surfers. Frequent,
consistent surf -
for intermediate to experienced surfers.
Off-road
Mountain Biking: Spectacular views and downhill mountain
tracks.
Climbing:
Adventure Hebrides (see the Lewis page, opposite) with qualified
instructors, offers an opportunity to try the sport on the
cliffs
of Harris. With all the equipment and instruction for up to 4
people. £45 per person (half day) £90
(full
day).
www.adventurehebrides.com.
01851 820726
Boat trips:
Angus Campbell provides day visits to the World Heritage site of St
Kilda - the island that was evacuated in 1930. From
Leverburgh, a full day trip allows plenty of time for guests
to
explore the island at their leisure. Each visitor receives a map of
Hirta and a suggested route to take for a tour on foot. Price
per
person £140.
www.kildacruises.co.uk.
01859 502060
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