OBSERVING
KYLERHEA AND ITS OTTER HIDE
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.
Distance: 2.25km / 1.5 miles
Time: 1 hour
Ascent: 43m
Start Grid Ref: NG786211
www.walkhighlands.co.uk
While otters may prove elusive, there are usually seals to be seen on the rocks to the left of the lighthouse.
TERRAIN
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.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
None to start.
START
Otter Hide car park at Kylerhea.
FOR MORE DETAILS & MAPS
Please check this website for a more detailed description of the hike and a very useful map to have with you:
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/kylerheaotter.shtml