Kylerhea otter hide
A roofed hide above the narrows where otters fish. Bring binoculars and be prepared to wait.
Today
good
- Light winds
- Gusts26 mphwild at 55 mph and above, blustery from 40
- Rain2.6 mm
Best between 09:00 and 20:00. best earlier in the day
good hoursraindaylight
lightbreezystronggalegusts peak 23 mph
sunrise 07:03 · sunset 19:27 · gusts to 26 mph · 2.6 mm of rain due
Forecasts disagree here — treat this loosely.
Forecast as of 20 September 2026, 21:50 (Europe/London).
Worth knowing
Rated low: ten minutes down a surfaced forest track to a hide with a roof and benches, which is why rain does not count against it. Otters are likeliest around low tide, early or late.
Starts: Forestry car park at Caol Reatha, on the Kylerhea–Glenelg ferry road
1.0 km · 40 m of ascent · 1-2 h · sheltered · fine in the rain
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