OS grid reference NG8956 Country Scotland Post town Achnasheen Local time Monday 1:53 PM Council area Highland | Lieutenancy area Ross and Cromarty Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district IV22 Dialling code 01445 Civil parish Applecross | |
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A scottish highlands gem the torridon
Torridon (Scottish Gaelic: Toirbheartan) is a small village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. However the name is also applied to the area surrounding the village, particularly the Torridon Hills, mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. It lies on the shore of Loch Torridon.
Contents
- A scottish highlands gem the torridon
- Map of Torridon Achnasheen UK
- Scottish landscapes eilean donan castle loch torridon lochcarron
- Location
- Notable Residents
- Mountains
- References
Map of Torridon, Achnasheen, UK
Scottish landscapes eilean donan castle loch torridon lochcarron
Location
Torridon is on the west coast of Scotland, 109 miles (175 km) north of Fort William and 80 miles (130 km) west of Inverness. Situated in an area well known to climbers, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, and countless visitors from around the world, the surrounding mountains rise steeply to 3,500 feet (1,100 m) from the deep sea lochs. There is a large hotel,The Torridon, which holds 3 AA Rosettes as well as 4 red stars and is Scottish Hotel of The Year 2011, a popular public bar (The Torridon Inn), and a youth hostel within walking distance. The Torridon area is widely acknowledged as having some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the whole of the British Isles.
Notable Residents
Mountains
The loch is surrounded by numerous mountains to the north, including Liathach, Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe, all of which are over 3000 feet in height. Specifically, they are:
Hills between Glen Torridon and Strath Carron share much of the splendour and character of the main hills, although perhaps less of the drama: