Eaglais, Loch Torridon
Around Loch Torridon
At the junction of the A836 Wester Ross coastal route and the Torridon / Diabaig road stands the National Trust for Scotland’s Countryside centre (1 Apr to 30 Sep, Sun-Fri 10-5). This treasure trove of information on the geology, wildlife and history of the region provides the ideal introduction to this outstanding area. A short walk along the track from the car park leads to a deer museum housed at The Mains, with a small number of deer in the field opposite. Carry on to the loch itself where there is a bird-watching hide for spotting the local wildlife.
Further afield - north
Kinlochewe - garage (nearest available fuel), hotel/bar, The Gorse Bush café
Loch Maree - Benn Eighe Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Victoria falls, Slioch, Slattadale
Gairloch - Heritage museum, fishing harbour, golf, beaches
Poolewe - Inverewe Gardens, Bridge café
Aultbea - Perfume studio, Aroma café and Image Studio
Further afield - south
Sheildaig
Applecross
Kishorn - seafood restaurant, artists craft shop
Locharron - weavers, Strome castle ruins, golf, Carron pottery and restaurant, Attadale Gardens
Plockton
Skye
Drive further along the Diabaig road to the village
of Fasag which sits directly beneath Liathach, the
highest mountain in the region.
Here you can enjoy a relaxing lunch or snack at
the Torridon Stores and Café, which includes on its
menu perhaps the most delicious carrot cake
in Scotland.
The road continues through the Corry forest passing below Beinn Alligin and above Inveralligin. Beyond Brybeg the road winds and climbs dramatically to the Bealach na Gaoithe (pass of the wind) with glorious views arriving after four miles at Diabaig, a small crofting village with a lovely pier.
