30 The Bays, Harris, Outer Hebrides

The Bays is the name given to the rugged, elemental east coast of Harris. Visit on a clear evening as dusk approaches and the ice-moulded rocks seem to change colour with every heartbeat while the small water pools catch fleeting slivers of light, appearing as giant glow-worms among the heather. Several walks are signposted off The Bays coastal road that allow you to explore this violent beauty. You can park the car or hop off the bus, walk a circular route, following waymarkers over open land for up to 5–6km. A picturesque stretch of 2.5km links the township of Plocrapol with Scadabhagh. MR www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk Bradt Travel Guides has an award-winning range of British titles. Until 31 October 2020,

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