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Walking
The Torridon Mountains, with several local peaks over 3000 feet high are close by. The house is well equipped with maps and walking guides and these can also be obtained locally.
Peter Barton's - Torridon: A Walker's Guide - ISBN-13: 9781852840228 is particularly recommended.
The Torridon Ranger Service take guided walks in July and August.
There are several local guides, including Jim Sutherland.
The Torridon offers outdoor activites of all kinds that can be booked by non-residents
Useful links include:
WalkHighlands
Weather
Mountain Forecast
The weather can change suddenly in the mountains and it is essential that you are properly equipped.
Please also note that restrictions on walking on the local estates apply during the Stalking Season. The National Trust for Scotland land can be accessed at all times.
Boating
The house is opposite a jetty where boats can be launched. We are at the end of a sea loch and ideally situated for canoeing. Sea Kayaking courses are run from Applecross.
There are Boat trips around Loch Torridon,to the Isle of Rona and to the Shiant Islands on the Seaflower with Torridon Sea Tours.
Fishing and Shooting
These are available locally in season.
Golf - there are two nine hole courses in the area
Lochcarron Golf Club
Gairloch Golf Club
Tennis - A recent addition to the village facilities is an all weather sports court. This can be hired by the hour residents & non-residents alike so bring your tennis rackets with you.
Beaches
The beach at Shieldaig is stony, so plastic shoes are useful. Being on the Gulf Stream the water is no colder than elsewhere in the UK!
There are lovely sandy beaches at:
Gairloch - the main beach can be easily reached by parking near the Golf Club. The excellent beach at Big Sand is accessed through the campsite there for payment of a small parking fee.
Sand - on the Applecross coast road has become famous recently as the base for the recent TV programme " Monty Hall's Great Escape".
Cuaig - on the Applecross coast road is a beautiful secluded beach but is a bit of a trek from the road. Wellies advised. Directions.
Natural History
Wild life is all around. Red deer, eagles, seals and otters are often seen. Pine martens are fairly common but shy creatures.
The is a lot of visitor information at the Torridon Countryside Centre. Attached to this is a Deer enclosure and Deer Museum.
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve has a visitor centre just outside Kinlochewe - on the Gairloch Road.
The Shieldaig SeaTrout Project visitor centre is a short walk from the cottage.
Other Local Events
Are generally advertised on the noticeboards near the shop and the campsite or in the window of Shieldaig Stores. Concerts, Quizzes and Ceilidhs are held regularly and visitors are always welcome.
NEW - Loch Torridon Community Centre has recently been enlarged and now has a useful website. The Centre is manned 6 days a weeks and is a good source of local information. There is a fitness suite which visitors can use.
Scenic Drives
Maybe you just want to take in the majestic surroundings or get inspiration for artistic and photographic projects. The following circular routes make enjoyable trips.
APPLECROSS - Choose a clear day. Drive out of the village in the direction of Lochcarron. At Tornapress turn Right and take the spectacular Bealach Na Ba Pass road. The view for the summit is marvelous in all directions with wonderful vistas towards the Cuillins on Skye.. Descend down to Applecross village and then take the Applecross coast road back to Shieldaig. The late afternoon sun on the Torridon Mountains is a memorable experience. About 45 miles.
ULLAPOOL - Drive up Glen Torridon to Kinlochewe. Turn Left to Gairloch. Follow the A832 around the coast going passed Altbea, Laide, Gruinard and eventually Dundonald. Continue on the road, now travelling inland, until you meet the A835. Turn Left and it is a short drive to Ullapool. If you take this diversion you will go though Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (NTS). Turning Right at this junction you will eventually come to Gorstan where you turn Right onto the A832 and can travel home via Achnasheen and Kinlochewe. About 150 miles
GLENELG - Drive to Lochcarron. Turn Right onto the A890 to Strathcarron and stay on this road until it joins the A87. Turn Left towards Eileen Donan Castle and continue on to Shiel Bridge. Then turn Right to Ratagan and over the Pass to Glenelg. The Glenelg Inn is a good stop for lunch. In summer there is a small ferry that crosses to Kylerhea on Skye. Take this and you can return back to the mainland via the Skye Bridge (now free) and Kyle of Lochalsh. About 100 miles plus ferry trip.
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The Torridon Mountains, with several local peaks over 3000 feet high are close by. The house is well equipped with maps and walking guides and these can also be obtained locally.
Peter Barton's - Torridon: A Walker's Guide - ISBN-13: 9781852840228 is particularly recommended.
The Torridon Ranger Service take guided walks in July and August.
There are several local guides, including Jim Sutherland.
The Torridon offers outdoor activites of all kinds that can be booked by non-residents
Useful links include:
WalkHighlands
Weather
Mountain Forecast
The weather can change suddenly in the mountains and it is essential that you are properly equipped.
Please also note that restrictions on walking on the local estates apply during the Stalking Season. The National Trust for Scotland land can be accessed at all times.
Boating
The house is opposite a jetty where boats can be launched. We are at the end of a sea loch and ideally situated for canoeing. Sea Kayaking courses are run from Applecross.
There are Boat trips around Loch Torridon,to the Isle of Rona and to the Shiant Islands on the Seaflower with Torridon Sea Tours.
Fishing and Shooting
These are available locally in season.
Golf - there are two nine hole courses in the area
Lochcarron Golf Club
Gairloch Golf Club
Tennis - A recent addition to the village facilities is an all weather sports court. This can be hired by the hour residents & non-residents alike so bring your tennis rackets with you.
Beaches
The beach at Shieldaig is stony, so plastic shoes are useful. Being on the Gulf Stream the water is no colder than elsewhere in the UK!
There are lovely sandy beaches at:
Gairloch - the main beach can be easily reached by parking near the Golf Club. The excellent beach at Big Sand is accessed through the campsite there for payment of a small parking fee.
Sand - on the Applecross coast road has become famous recently as the base for the recent TV programme " Monty Hall's Great Escape".
Cuaig - on the Applecross coast road is a beautiful secluded beach but is a bit of a trek from the road. Wellies advised. Directions.
Natural History
Wild life is all around. Red deer, eagles, seals and otters are often seen. Pine martens are fairly common but shy creatures.
The is a lot of visitor information at the Torridon Countryside Centre. Attached to this is a Deer enclosure and Deer Museum.
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve has a visitor centre just outside Kinlochewe - on the Gairloch Road.
The Shieldaig SeaTrout Project visitor centre is a short walk from the cottage.
Other Local Events
Are generally advertised on the noticeboards near the shop and the campsite or in the window of Shieldaig Stores. Concerts, Quizzes and Ceilidhs are held regularly and visitors are always welcome.
NEW - Loch Torridon Community Centre has recently been enlarged and now has a useful website. The Centre is manned 6 days a weeks and is a good source of local information. There is a fitness suite which visitors can use.
Scenic Drives
Maybe you just want to take in the majestic surroundings or get inspiration for artistic and photographic projects. The following circular routes make enjoyable trips.
APPLECROSS - Choose a clear day. Drive out of the village in the direction of Lochcarron. At Tornapress turn Right and take the spectacular Bealach Na Ba Pass road. The view for the summit is marvelous in all directions with wonderful vistas towards the Cuillins on Skye.. Descend down to Applecross village and then take the Applecross coast road back to Shieldaig. The late afternoon sun on the Torridon Mountains is a memorable experience. About 45 miles.
ULLAPOOL - Drive up Glen Torridon to Kinlochewe. Turn Left to Gairloch. Follow the A832 around the coast going passed Altbea, Laide, Gruinard and eventually Dundonald. Continue on the road, now travelling inland, until you meet the A835. Turn Left and it is a short drive to Ullapool. If you take this diversion you will go though Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (NTS). Turning Right at this junction you will eventually come to Gorstan where you turn Right onto the A832 and can travel home via Achnasheen and Kinlochewe. About 150 miles
GLENELG - Drive to Lochcarron. Turn Right onto the A890 to Strathcarron and stay on this road until it joins the A87. Turn Left towards Eileen Donan Castle and continue on to Shiel Bridge. Then turn Right to Ratagan and over the Pass to Glenelg. The Glenelg Inn is a good stop for lunch. In summer there is a small ferry that crosses to Kylerhea on Skye. Take this and you can return back to the mainland via the Skye Bridge (now free) and Kyle of Lochalsh. About 100 miles plus ferry trip.
Events - What's On Guides from VisitScotland