Easy walk with lovely views over the Kyle strait to the mainland. The otter hide at the midway point gives a good opportunity to spot otters, seals and other wildlife. Picnic tables and toilets near start.
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Easy, mainly flat, walk on a track suitable for most pushchairs and wheelchairs. Wooden steps and bridge on the circuit, but these can be avoided if just visiting the otter hide.
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NG786211
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2.5km/1.5 miles
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Otter Haven car park at Kylerhea.
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No direct public transport. Nearest bus stop is at Glenelg from where the ferry crosses to Kylerhea.
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1. Park at the Kylerhea Otter Haven car park on the left as you come down the hill towards Kylerhea. There is a lovely picnic area overlooking the water and the Skye Ferry from Glenelg.
2. Follow the track north past the toilets. There are breaks in the mixed woodland with seats with great views over the water.
3. Turn right at a fork and the path leads downhill to the otter hide. The hide is free (donation box) and open all year - binoculars are provided in the summer. While otters may prove elusive, there are usually seals to be seen on the rocks to the left of the lighthouse.
4. On leaving the hide take the path to the right which crosses a wooden bridge and climbs two short flights of wooden steps. Turn left where the path meets the forestry track and follow this track back to the car park.
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