Siubhail
Travel in North Harris
Walking / Cycling
Walking and cycling are becoming increasingly popular ways to get around North Harris, particularly via the Hebridean Way. There are many paths throughout the area, see our path network for more information.
Public Transport
Tarbert acts as the central hub for public transport around Harris, please see here for the latest local bus timetable information, and Calmac ferry terminal timetables can be found here.
Driving
Single track roads with passing places are commonplace in North Harris. Please use passing places to permit overtaking - they are not only for oncoming traffic! Further information can be found here and here.
Parking
There are many parking areas throughout North Harris, and we do not impose charges for the use of most of these. However, we do welcome donations, and donation posts can be found at key locations.
We have installed parking meters in a small number of 'hot-spot' parking locations where we have co-located facilities. All parking meters accept contactless card payments only – cash payment is not possible.
Overnight Parking & Aires
Overnight parking is only permitted at designated locations in North Harris, a map of these can be found below.
Formal areas for overnight parking, including chemical disposal and electric hook ups, are available at Huisinis Gateway , Huisinis Aire and Urgha Aire.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT TAKE BOOKINGS; these facilities are operated on a first come first served basis.
Tourist Information
More detailed information for all visitors to the islands can be found online at:
Outer Hebrides Tourism
https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/
Visit Scotland
https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/lewis-harris-stornoway/