Bothy
Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh
A remote bothy on the rugged Atlantic coast of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Reached by a long walk across some of the wildest and most beautiful terrain in Scotland.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 8 km~3h 30m
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 40m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NB042397
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh is where Scotland meets the Atlantic with nothing between you and Newfoundland. The walk in is long and the terrain is rough, but the Harris coast is among the most beautiful places on Earth. Bring a camera and low expectations of comfort.
Getting there
From Urgha on the A859, follow rough paths west across trackless moorland to the coast. Navigation skills essential — the terrain is featureless in cloud. Allow 2.5–3 hours.
Nearest parking: Urgha on the A859, Isle of Harris
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy in fair condition with a fireplace and space for 4. The setting on the Harris coast is extraordinary — Atlantic waves, white sand, machair grassland.
Nearby hills & attractions
The Harris coastline has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Luskentyre and Seilebost beaches are in the area. The Outer Hebrides are a wildlife paradise.
When to visit
CalMac ferry to Tarbert from Uig (Skye) or Ullapool to Stornoway then drive south. Best May–September. The Atlantic exposure means weather can change in minutes.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- Sunset
- 21:13
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 22:01
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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