Walking in Torridon, Fisherfield, Fannichs and An Teallach

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Guidebook describing 50 walks and easy scrambles in north-western Scotland, covering north and south Torridon, Fisherfield Forest and the Fannichs and ranging from popular low-level hikes to serious mountain traverses. Numerous Munros feature, with Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin and An Teallach among the highlights. 

Cicerone says: 

Guide to 50 walks and easy scrambles in north-western Scotland, covering Southern Torridon, Northern Torridon, Letterewe and Fisherfield, and the Fannichs. Ascents of 27 Munros, 20 Corbetts and 14 Grahams are included, with highlights including Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin, An Teallach and Slioch. The walks are suitable for those with good navigation skills who are competent in a mountain environment.

All the walks in the guide are graded, with summary statistics provided, and each includes clear route description and mapping. There’s also a route summary table to help with choosing appropriate walks. Background information on local geology, wildlife and history, and planning details on when to go, where to stay and what to take are included to make the most out of any trip to Torridon.

The region boasts spectacular and distinctive landscapes and breathtaking views. Steep-sided rocky mountains rise above long winding lochs, both freshwater and sea. From the hills there are vast panoramas out across the sea to the Hebrides and of mountains stretching out to the north, south and east. This is a land for those who love open spaces, vast horizons, and the domination of nature.

Our Verdict

For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.

We have used them countless times and they’ve always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.

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Features

• Seasons: The walks are suitable for spring to autumn, and in winter if there is no snow on the mountains. In snow conditions mountaineering experience and equipment is required.
• Centres: Lochcarron, Applecross, Achnasheen, Kinlochewe, Torridon, Shieldaig, Gairloch, Ullapool
• Difficulty: The walks are suitable for spring to autumn, and in winter if there is no snow on the mountains. In snow conditions mountaineering experience and equipment is required.
• Must See:This is a hillwalkers book so the main attractions are the mountains. Major peaks: Liathach, An Teallach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin, Slioch. 27 Munros, 20 Corbetts, 14 Grahams. Lochs: Carron, Torridon, Maree, Fionn, Fada, Fannich, Broom. The Moine Thrust geological feature.

Specifications

• Weight: 255g
• Edition: First
• Number of pages: 216
• Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.3cm
• Published: 20 July 2022
• Author: Chris Townsend

Contents

Introduction

Geology and landscape

Plants and wildlife

History and people

When to walk

Getting there

Bases and accommodation

Equipment

Access

Maps and GPS

Safety

Environmental ethics

Using this guide

Southern Torridon – Applecross and Coulin Forest

Route 1 Beinn Bhàn

Route 2 Sgùrr a’ Chaorachain

Route 3 Meall Gorm

Route 4 Sgùrr a’ Gharaidh and Glas Bheinn

Route 5 An Ruadh-Stac and Maol Chean-dearg

Route 6 Fuar Tholl and Sgorr Ruadh

Route 7 Beinn Liath Mhòr

Route 8 Circuit of Coire Làir

Route 9 Carn Breac and Beinn na Feusaige

Route 10 Beinn Damh

Route 11 Beinn na h-Eaglaise

Route 12 Ben Shieldaig

Route 13 Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine and Sgùrr Dubh

Northern Torridon – Glen Torridon to Loch Maree

Liathach

Route 14 Round the back of Liathach

Route 15 Liathach: Spidean a’ Choire Lèith

Route 16 Liathach: Mullach an Rathain

Route 17 Traverse of Liathach

Beinn Eighe

Route 18 Beinn Eighe: Ruadh-stac Mòr and Spidean Coire nan Clach

Route 19 Traverse of Beinn Eighe

Beinn Alligin

Route 20 Beinn Alligin: Tom na Gruagaich and Sgùrr Mòr

Route 21 Beinn Alligin: traverse including the Horns

Route 22 Beinn Dearg

Route 23 Meall a’ Ghiuthais and the Mountain Trail

Route 24 Ruadh-stac Beag

Route 25 Beinn a’ Chearcaill

Route 26 Baosbheinn

Route 27 Beinn an Eòin

Loch Maree to Loch Broom – Letterewe and Fisherfield

Route 28 Beinn a’ Mhùinidh

Route 29 Slioch

Route 30 Beinn Làir

Route 31 Meall Mhèinnidh

Route 32 Beinn Àirigh Charr

Route 33 Loch Maree three

Route 34 Beinn a’ Chàisgein Beag and Beinn a’ Chàisgein Mòr

Route 35 A’ Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

Route 36 The Gleann na Muice ridge

Route 37 Fisherfield Six

Route 38 Beinn Dearg Mòr and Beinn Dearg Bheag

An Teallach

Route 39 An Teallach: Sgùrr Fiòna and Bidein a’ Ghlas Thuill

Route 40 Traverse of An Teallach

Route 41 Sàil Mhòr

The Fannichs

Route 42 Creag Rainich

Route 43 Beinn Bheag and Groban

Route 44 Fionn Bheinn and Meall a’ Chaorainn

Route 45 Beinn nan Ramh

Route 46 A’ Chailleach and Sgùrr Breac

Route 47 Meall a’ Chrasgaidh, Sgùrr nan Clach Geala, Sgùrr nan Each

Route 48 The eastern Fannichs

Route 49 Beinn Liath Mhòr a’ Ghiubhais Lì

Route 50 Traverse of the Fannichs

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Useful contacts

Appendix C Glossary of Gaelic words

Appendix D The Bothy Code

Appendix E Further reading