Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide

Walks, Scotland, Highland

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  • There is a car park either at the wildlife hide or at Ardery. This walk goes through the woodland between them.

    Step 1: There is a car park either at the wildlife hide or at Ardery. This walk goes through the woodland between them.

  • Follow the path down through the trees.

    Step 2: Follow the path down through the trees.

  • We headed straight down to the hide, and again on the way back.

    Step 3: We headed straight down to the hide, and again on the way back.

  • You’re almost there, just follow the walkway down.

    Step 4: You’re almost there, just follow the walkway down.

  • Immediately we saw some seals resting on the little island Garbo Eilean. We even witnessed some swimming and diving. Mid-tide worked for us.

    Step 5: Immediately we saw some seals resting on the little island Garbo Eilean. We even witnessed some swimming and diving. Mid-tide worked for us.

  • With binoculars we spotted some further out too. We weren’t lucky enough to catch otters this time though.

    Step 6: With binoculars we spotted some further out too. We weren’t lucky enough to catch otters this time though.

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