Boat trips, climbing, cycling, diving, fishing, kayaking, sailing, surfing, walking, karting
Restaurants
There are 3 restaurants within 5 miles of Crowlista:
Gallan Head (01851 672474) which serves lunch and dinner
The Old School House at Loch Chroistean.
The Baille na Cille Hotel is 10 minutes' walk across the beach at low tide and can sometimes take guests for dinner.
Sailing
Sailling has become increasingly popular locally. You can launch a boat from slipways at Miabhaig or Valtos and explore the sheltered waters of Loch Roag (The local chart is available in Stornoway).
Boat trips
Outstanding boat trips are offered by Seatrek from Miabhaig, including day trips
to offshore islands such as Pabbay and Scarp, and more extended visits to St Kilda,
which is 40-
Kayaking
There are lots of opportunities for kayaking -
Kite surfing and kite buggying
Lessons are given locally by arrangement on Uig Sands. (See web link).
Fishing
There are hundreds of lochs on Lewis, and there is plenty of opportunity for good
trout fishing. Local guide books at Airebroc will give you some ideas, and many
trout lochs are free, but it is courtesy to let the local estate know what you intend
to do. Ask at the shop for details if you are unsure which estate a particular loch
belongs to. Salmon fishing is always private and strictly controlled -
Indoors
Highland dancing classes in Bernera; dances, ceilidhs and suppers in Erista community centre every month; ceilidh evenings at Loch Chroistean centre, painting classes, sports and fitness sessions in the Uig Community Centre gym, badminton equipment and net, table tennis, pool table and other equipment in Community Centre gym bookable by the hour at very reasonable rates, outdoor tennis court.
Sites to visit on the island
Arnol Black House and white house
Garenin Black House village
Norse Mill at Shawbost
Carloway Broch – Pictish tower
Callanish Stones – ancient stone circle dating from 2000BC.
Iron Age House at Bosta beach, on the island of Bernera
Activities
