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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

17h 14mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
21:13
Civil dawn
04:47
Civil dusk
22:01

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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