Beaches · Scottish Islands
Scarasta beach
Scarasta beach — beach in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, on the west of South Harris.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Scarasta beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "beach in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, on the west of South Harris". Coordinates: 57.8265°, -7.0481°.
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Place summary
Scarasta Beach is a beach located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode HS3. This coastal area features natural landscapes typical of the region, offering a serene and unspoiled environment. Its remote setting is characteristic of the Highlands, making it a quiet retreat for those seeking solitude by the sea.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8265, -7.0481
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS3 3HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q106610843 (CC0)
- commons: Scarasta01LB.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarasta beach?
- Scarasta beach is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS3 3HX).
- What is Scarasta beach?
- Scarasta beach — beach in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, on the west of South Harris.
- How do I get to Scarasta beach?
- Drivers can use postcode HS3 3HX.
- Is Scarasta beach free to visit?
- Yes, Scarasta beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scarasta beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS3 3HX. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.