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Images of the Whale Bone Arch at
Bragar and a peat cutter
Surfing in the Hebrides
For the surfing enthusiast, there is
only one thing better than watching a perfect left and
right reef break of two to four meters while squeezing
into a wet suit — and that’s riding them!
‘Positioning’ is everything when setting up to catch a
wave and the Isle of Lewis is superbly positioned to
attract some of the most consistent swells you will
experience. The Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides is
the northernmost of all the Western Isles, making it a
magnet for big swells from the west, north and south.
The Doune Braes Hotel is also ‘perfectly positioned’ on
the north west side of the island and is a prime spot
from which to take day trips to some of the best reef
breaks and beaches the island has to offer. The hotel
offers a quiet, idyllic place to return to after a
memorable day of surfing. The Doune Braes Hotel can
provide covered storage for all of your surfing gear,
including outside facilities to rinse off the saltwater
and hanging lines to dry your things for the following
day.
When the tide is right and the surf is big, the last
thing you want to do is leave and find something to eat.
Our staff is happy to prepare any snacks, drinks and
lunches in whatever quantities you wish, so please ask
in advance so we may accommodate your needs.
The Isle of Lewis will be one of the biggest and best
surprises of your surfing experiences and a “must” to
put on your list of places to explore. To help you stay
current with the surfing conditions on the island, go to
www.magicseaweed.com
As any surfer knows, “quality” is as important as
“quantity” when choosing where to go for the next
surfing holiday. BBC Sports Online surf writer Simon
Alexander reviewed the Hebridean Surfing Festival which
took place on Lewis in 2001:
“American Tom Curren, known as the man who rides
mountains, is on top of the world after winning the
northern hemisphere’s most futuristic surfing contest in
gigantic waves off Scotland's rugged north-west coast.”
To read more,
click here
Lewis is “where it happens” for outstanding surf, so
plan your next trip to the Doune Braes Hotel and enjoy
the beauty and quality of everything our location and
hotel has to offer — check it out!
Email:
hebrides@doune-braes.co.uk
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