Scottish Wildlife Hides – Water Rail Hide

Water Rail

Contact Details

  

Description

Available from October – February this very low level 2 man hide is situated in a shallow stream and is reliant on the tidal ebb and flow of the water levels. It is advised to make your booking as late as possible to allow for this changes in season.

there are only 2-3 hours of optimum light for this hide during the winter months but session start at 7.30 for this shy bird.

Wear warm padded clothes for lying down with dark upper clothing and sensible boots/shoes for muddy paths/banks.

Nearby Accommodation

Anchorlee Guest House – .5-4 miles from meeting point

Arden House Hotel – 3-4 miles from meeting point

Star Hotel – 2-4 miles from meeting point

Selkirk Arms Hotel – .5-4 miles from meeting point

The Garret Hotel – .5-4 miles from meeting point

The Market Inn Hotel – 6-10 miles from meeting point

Castle Creavie Farm – 4-6 miles from meeting point

Cost: 

80.00

Website

https://photographyhides.co.uk

Email

www.alanmcfadyen@ymail.com

Telephone

see website

Contact Address

Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AL, UK

Toilet Facilities

none

Heating

none

Perking Facilities

lay-by

Distance from car to hide

short muddy walk

On site tuition?

no

Food/Shop nearby

near car parking

Price per Person

80.00

Discount?

multi day discounts

Capacity – max per hide

2

How Many Hides

one

Tea/Coffee/Stove

no

Hours in Hide

7.30 - dusk

Type of Glass

none

Distance to Perches

variable

Best camera/lens choice

300-500mm

Camera Support Provided

bean bags supplied
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