Walks and walkways - Leverburgh, Isle of Harris : An-T-Ob, Na Hearadh

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Walks and walkways Get off the beaten track and see some of the most spectacular areas of South Harris from a new prospective. Local guides arrange daily walks throughout the summer months. Let them give you a greater appreciation of the landscape, wildlife and historical cultutre of South Harris
	Northton Machair Walk across the machair ( sandy shore-plain ) through a spectacular flower cover in mid summer towards a ruined chapel in the shadow of Chaipaval. In the nesting season a wide variety of ground nesting and wading birds can be seen and heard, with the possibility of sighting seaqls and porpoises offshore.
	Horgabost/Seilibost A circular over machair land to Macleod's Stone with excellent views of Taransay and the North Harris hills. A short drive to Seilibost then allow for a beach and estuary walk with opportunities to watch terns from the dunes.
	Borrisdale- Rodel Following the old track from Borrisdale to Rodel there are lovely views of the Sound of Harris and Skye. Rodel itself has a sheltered bay with the historic buildings of St. Clements church and Rodel Hotel nearby. A peacful walk around the loch to the north of the village will allow you to experience this area at its best.
	Renish point This area at the southermost point of Harris allows fine views across the Sound of Harris to North uist and across the Minch to Skye. Large numbers of seabirds nest on the cliffs abd feed in the inshore waters where sea mammals are often seen. Otters can be seen in the evenings.
For further information on the above walks please telephone: +44(0) 1859 520255 or 07881 981624

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Bill and Chris Lawson	Mike Briggs Sports	Harris Walkway	Walks Brochure
This Northton based team will guide you along the machair and sandy shore plains of Harris From 20th May to 9th September. Contact: Tel:+44(0)1859 520 488 Email	Guided walks in Harris for groups or individuals across some of the most spectacular hill walking country. Contact: Tel: +44(0)1859 502376 Email website	The Harris Walkway is a 25 mile route for walkers through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, for more information click here	Email us to obtain a copy of the South Harris walks brochure publish by Harris Development Limited

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