It's easy to reach this hide, just a short stroll from the car park, where you can soak up superb Loch Sunart views as you watch for the local wildlife. Common seals often bask on the shores of Garbh Eilean (the 'Rough Island'), and there is a heronry on the smaller island beside it. There are binoculars and a telescope at the hide and on Mondays from Easter to October you'll find our knowledgeable rangers there too, so you'll get an even better view of whatever's out there as well as being able to talk to an expert.
Beautiful hide, very tranquil location. Great for some animal spotting at any time through the provided telescope. We managed to see some seals on the nearby island, unfortunately no otters though. Would recommend bringing your own binoculars if you have some, but otherwise the fixed telescope works fine. There is also a cute hiking trail just around the corner from the hide. Not sure what weather and time is best for spotting animals, we went in cold rainy weather around 3pm.
Great hide and plenty to see if you are patient. Have seen white tailed eagles lots of seals but still no otter. Visit was spoilt however. We caught first Corran ferry and arrived before 7am, only to find hide being used as camp site. Two tents and bikes, every viewing platform adorned with possessions and breakfast, washing and clothes hanging from ropes. They were definitely in no hurry to leave.
Great place to stop for a while to check out the wildlife, especially wheelchair friendly from the car park to the hide. Gravel track with gentle gradient. Board walk to get into the hide adds to the sense of adventure in the trees. Small car park, story boards to explain what there is to see. There is a path over to another car park and picnic area beside the sea. Do both places.
Wonderful little spot. Lovely,well thought out hide. Saw herons, Greylag and goslings and Canada Geese. No otter but superlative views. Loch like a mirror.
We spotted herons and numerous seals even with noisy children. It's lovely that a telescope is provided, but bring your binoculars for a closer look. There are information books available to help identify the species you can see and seating if you to spend a while wildlife watching. A lovely woodland walk aswell with fungi even in August.
Just an Alert of you are not using a UK registered car. RingGo is rubbish. The voice activated system would not register our parking session. We tried the app. Neither text register or email register verification would work. RingGo does not work for our Irish registered car. Plus the voice system apparently had a problem when it asked for our cars colour. We said 'RED' and it responds'I didn't get that , let's try again'. How hard can it be. The agency who employed RingGo need a new supplier. Pity as we wanted to visit a few sites. Now when we see RingGo we just keep moving on.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Beautiful hide, very tranquil location. Great for some animal spotting at any time through the provided telescope. We managed to see some seals on the nearby island, unfortunately no otters though. Would recommend bringing your own binoculars if you have some, but otherwise the fixed telescope works fine. There is also a cute hiking trail just around the corner from the hide. Not sure what weather and time is best for spotting animals, we went in cold rainy weather around 3pm.
Great hide and plenty to see if you are patient. Have seen white tailed eagles lots of seals but still no otter. Visit was spoilt however. We caught first Corran ferry and arrived before 7am, only to find hide being used as camp site. Two tents and bikes, every viewing platform adorned with possessions and breakfast, washing and clothes hanging from ropes. They were definitely in no hurry to leave.
Great place to stop for a while to check out the wildlife, especially wheelchair friendly from the car park to the hide. Gravel track with gentle gradient. Board walk to get into the hide adds to the sense of adventure in the trees. Small car park, story boards to explain what there is to see. There is a path over to another car park and picnic area beside the sea. Do both places.
Wonderful little spot. Lovely,well thought out hide. Saw herons, Greylag and goslings and Canada Geese. No otter but superlative views. Loch like a mirror.
We spotted herons and numerous seals even with noisy children. It's lovely that a telescope is provided, but bring your binoculars for a closer look. There are information books available to help identify the species you can see and seating if you to spend a while wildlife watching. A lovely woodland walk aswell with fungi even in August.
Just an Alert of you are not using a UK registered car. RingGo is rubbish. The voice activated system would not register our parking session. We tried the app. Neither text register or email register verification would work. RingGo does not work for our Irish registered car. Plus the voice system apparently had a problem when it asked for our cars colour. We said 'RED' and it responds'I didn't get that , let's try again'. How hard can it be. The agency who employed RingGo need a new supplier. Pity as we wanted to visit a few sites. Now when we see RingGo we just keep moving on.
