Harris is divided from Lewis by the long
sea lochs of Loch Seaforth and Loch Resort. It is 21
miles long and 18 miles wide with a population of about
2200. The principal towns are Leverburgh in the south and
Tarbert in its centre. Harris is the most mountainous of
the Outer Hebrides, with Clisham at 2622 feet being the
highest. Access to Harris is via ferry to Leverburgh from
North Uist or by road from Lewis.
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Horgabost
The beach at Horgabost provides a handy place to camp,
with toilets on the beach and views across to the
island of Taransay.
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The beach of Horgabost, Harris.
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