Easy walk with lovely views over the Kyle strait to the mainland. The hide at the midway point gives a good opportunity to spot otters, seals and other wildlife. Picnic tables and toilets near start.
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.
None to start.
Otter Hide car park at Kylerhea.
Park at the Kylerhea Forestry and Land Scotland car park on the left as you come down the hill towards Kylerhea. Just below the parking there's a lovely picnic area overlooking the water and the Skye Ferry from Glenelg.
Follow the track north, soon passing the toilets. There are breaks in the mixed woodland with seats offering great views over the water.
Turn right at a fork, then right again on the main path whic leads downhill to reach the otter hide. The hide is free (donation box) and open all year. While otters may prove elusive, there are usually seals to be seen on the rocks to the left of the lighthouse.
Retrace your steps the same way back to the car park.
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