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Incredible views across the rugged
mountainscape of the Highlands.
HIDDEN IN
THE HIGHLANDS
CHOSEN BY…
DAVE
KIRKPATRICK
Venture into one of
the most spectacular corries
of the highlands, dominated by
the imposing triple Buttress of
Coire Mhic Fhearchair. Stunning
mountain scenery abounds the
route as it climbs out of Glen
Torridon through Coire Dubh
Mor, under the shadow of the
mighty Liathach on one side
and the majestic Beinn Eighe
on the other. Beginning by the
A896 in Glen Torridon, this is
an 8-mile out-and-back route,
with the optional extension to
Torridon through the Torridon
Forest. The longer loop would
necessitate arranging transport
from the village to the start.
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SCOTLAND
uDistance: 13.2km/8¼ miles (20.5km-12¾ miles with extension to Torridon) uTime: 4-5 hours uGrade: Challenging
CLASSIC
WALK
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HIGHLANDS
TORRIDON
SCOTLAND
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HIGHLAND
TORRIDON
CLASSIC
WALK
uOS Explorer map 433 uBuy maps at: ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapshop
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Start
From the car park follow
the track beside the bridge
leading north. The track climbs
steadily around the impressive
towering peaks of Liathach,
through Coire Dubh Mor.
As the route flattens out an
obvious Y-Junction at a cairn
is reached around the back
of the mountain.
6.5km/4 miles
Walk back the same route
back to the Y-Junction. From
here either head back down to
the car park, or alternatively
(only if you’ve planned ahead)
complete the longer route
taking the western track
through the impressive
Torridon Forest, with further
views of Beinn Alligin and
the North face of Liathach.
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The triple
buttress of
Liathach
Coire Mhic Fhearchair
makes for incredible
photography.
which crosses the river. After
this the track starts to descend
into the Torridon wood.
ROUTE
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16.5km/10¼ miles
Pass through the wood,
walking along the river, the
track arrives at the road.
From here turn L (east) and
continue until arriving at
Torridon village marking
the end of the walk.
Across Upper Loch Torridon
to the Beinn Eighe masiff.
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Nearest town Torridon
Refreshments Torridon
Inn, Torridon local shop
Public toilets None
Public transport None
to start. Can arrange taxi
/lift from village. Torridon
served by local bus from
Strathcarron station, (DMK
Motors 01520 722682)
Maps OS Explorer 433;
Landranger 19, 24 & 25;
Harvey S’walker Torridon
Use the TZID to download the
walk from www.lfto.com/routes
or search for it in the Country
Walking Best Walks in Britain App
GRADIENT PROFILE
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PLANNING
TRAILZILLA ID:
TZID29222
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Start/parking Torridon
Nature Reserve car park
A896, grid ref NG957567
Is it for me? An isolated
glen walk following a clear
track. The demanding
extension necessitates
a lift to start from village
Stiles None
START
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15.1km/9½ miles
The views of the
surrounding Munros in this
glen cannot be understated.
They are simply breathtaking.
The walking gets easier also,
which gives you more time
to enjoy them. Eventually
the track reaches a bridge
PLAN YOUR WALK
The stunning triple buttress
of Coire Mhic Fhearchair.
PHOTO: DAVE KIRKPATRICK
4km/2½ miles
Take the right route at the
Y-junction, to walk around the
back of Beinn Eighe massif.
The good track leads to the
impressive triple buttress of
Coire Mhic Fhearchair
surrounding the loch. It makes
a good pit-stop to enjoy the
isolated views and waterfall.
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