Otter Hide
Otter Hide
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amci
Aberdeenshire, UK510 contributions
Jul 2021
Didn't see any otters, but did see and hear seals. The hide is very well constructed and toilets near the car park are very good. Only 6 people allowed in the hide at a time, glad we got there early as we passed lots of people on the way back to the car. The road from Broadford is single track all the way and very twisty in places.
Written 29 July 2021
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Graeme
Kinlochleven, UK9 contributions
Aug 2020
It is long drive on a single track to get here and disappointing at the end to find everything locked with a note saying "closed due to covid" on all the hides and the toilets. The first hide is right next to the car park and a little far from the water to be able to see a great deal without bringing some decent optics. We took a walk (about a mile) to the hide which was closer to the water, past the locked up toilets) and though the hide itself was locked we were able to make our way round the side where we were rewarded after a short wait with two otters hunting near to the lighthouse/navigation aid, just below the hide. We would have continued to ignore the midges and watch the pair for a lot longer had a couple wearing very loud anoraks not decided to wander onto the shoreline and scare them off. For me though, it was well worth the trip.
Written 22 August 2020
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emmaliddiard
London, UK68 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
When we visited the first hide located in the car park was locked up. Don’t be disheartened as there is a second hut down a 1 mile trail - it’s sign posted at the end of the car park. Didn’t see any otters/seals unfortunately but spotted one bird. Maybe it was the wrong season. Nevertheless a nice walk and the hideout was wholesome.
Written 28 January 2022
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jem123248
Hampshire, UK25 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Lovely walk down to the hide. Easy oath & informative boards in the hide. We wsited about 1/2 hour before seeing 2 otters in the sea & on the beach. Comfy hide!
Beware the parking charge, we noticed it as we were leaving & were able to oay retrospectively.
Beware the parking charge, we noticed it as we were leaving & were able to oay retrospectively.
Written 17 August 2023
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Katie F
Clacton-on-Sea, UK9 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
The hide itself is great and equipped with plenty of information as well as a free telescope. Our sat nav took us as far as a very well placed sign which pointed us the rest of the way to the car park. On the walk down from the car park we were pleased to find some toilets too. The walk is pleasant and has benches/viewpoints along the way too. Unfortunately we weren’t able to see otters (we stayed in the hide for about 2 hours) but saw plenty of seals and birds - including herons & oystercatchers. The road itself is certainly not the worst on the isle but it is a single track with passing places so just be cautious!
Written 20 August 2021
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Jane G
14 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Nice views, comfortable hide. No otters the time we went but did see a white tailed eagle fly in and land on the beach. It was mobbed by black backed gulls and flew off again.... Great sight!
Written 22 May 2023
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kitty52300
13 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Went on a cold wet day, nevertheless it was worth it
Spotted an otter along the shoreline (Apparently the base of the lighthouse is a favourite spot for them)
Huge hide, plenty of space and seating
Clean loos on the way from the car park
Just a note re:parking. It is cashless, app based. It will allow you to pay within 72 hours providing you have adequate signal/wifi etc
The approach road is single track with plenty of pull ins, however it is also the road to the village/ferry so do be mindful of holding up any traffic behind (They may be on a schedule)
Spotted an otter along the shoreline (Apparently the base of the lighthouse is a favourite spot for them)
Huge hide, plenty of space and seating
Clean loos on the way from the car park
Just a note re:parking. It is cashless, app based. It will allow you to pay within 72 hours providing you have adequate signal/wifi etc
The approach road is single track with plenty of pull ins, however it is also the road to the village/ferry so do be mindful of holding up any traffic behind (They may be on a schedule)
Written 12 October 2023
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brian W
Bridgnorth, UK55 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The drive here was great fun. it is a lovely area, but despite the tide being on the turn there was nothing in the way of wildlife to be seen in the water. We did see a pair of golden eagles. The hide is a really good one. We understand that this is the way with wildlife, you cannot guarantee to see what you want to, and you can see wonderful things when you least expect them.
Written 28 April 2023
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Nicks1112
Gateshead, UK85 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Lovely walk out with plenty of wildlife to see if you look out for it. We enjoyed a lovely stroll having spotted the location on google maps; the seals were playing in the water all the way along, and an eagle was flying in the forest. Down at the big hide more seals were spotted on the rocks and in the water, unfortunately nothing else could be spotted; but that didn’t ruin our lovely walk or the gorgeous views. The hide had a great telescope, and the toilets on route were lovely and clean. Highly recommended for a stop off or for a day out in its own right.
Written 26 August 2021
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Tessa W
London, UK8 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
18/3/19 Getting there was an adventure, it is a seven mile drive on a single track road. The car park is well signposted. There is an RSPB bird hide by the car park which was padlocked:( it is then a 20 min walk to the Otter hide. (There are loos near the car park) . The hide was equipped well with a telescope and tethered pair of binoculars and information about wha to look out for. You are quite high up on the cliff. We were thrilled to see three otters, almost as soon as we arrived (about 5:15p.m.) . They swam slowly down the shoreline, coming ashore briefly, it was a real treat, watching them for about 25 minutes.
We also went for a walk along the forest track, before going to the hide, spotting frogspawn in pools of water and early primroses.
So pleased we did made the trip.
We also went for a walk along the forest track, before going to the hide, spotting frogspawn in pools of water and early primroses.
So pleased we did made the trip.
Written 20 March 2019
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Is there a 'best' time for seeing the otters? I'm assuming early or late but not sure how early/late... I know it's not a guarantee, as they're wild animals, but any advice to maximise chances are very welcome!
Written 13 March 2022
We've never had an otter sighting from the hide. However, we (and others) have seen otters on the rocks just the other side of the ferry. On the Kylerhea side, walk 100 yards up the road and take the path on the left to the shore. Also on the Glenelg side; on the rocks between the ferry and Bernera beach, in the river at Riverfoot, and on the rocks at the monument.
Written 5 October 2019
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