A truly exceptional hotel, The Torridon is surrounded by one of the world’s most magnificent views. Wester Ross is such a rich playground for those who enjoy the great outdoors. It is also a very special location for nature and landscape photography, amazing skies and light will guarantee phenomenal images.
Below you can find a few local attractions and activities recommended by The Torridon Hotel. They are all within a 2 hour drive from the hotel.
Eilean Donan Castle (1hr)
Discover the history, see the stunning views, walk on the ramparts and catch whispers in the wind; they carry a myriad of tales of MacRaes, MacKenzies and much more.
Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye (2 ½ hr)
The stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod for nearly 800 years and it remains their home. Built on a Rock once surrounded entirely by salt water, it is unique in Scotland as the only house of such antiquity to have retained its family and its roof throughout the centuries, surviving the extremes of feast and famine, the intermittent periods of warring with neighbouring clans, and the immense changes of social, political and economic life through which the Western Highlands and Islands have passed.
Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness (2hrs)
Situated on the banks of the mysterious Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle provides magnificent views over the loch and the majestic scenery of the Great Glen. Urquhart Castle Scotland.
GARDENS
Inverewe Gardens, Poolewe (45 mins)
The garden is nurtured by the warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift, and is set amidst some of the country’s finest scenery. A Scottish National Trust Property.
Attadale Gardens, Lochcarron (45 mins)
Twenty acres of old rhododendrons, woodland walks and exotically planted water gardens. A bridge over a waterfall with beautiful views of the sea and hills.
Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve Beinn Eighe, Kinlochewe (15 mins)
Britain’s first National Nature Reserve, features wonderful mountain scenery and ancient pinewood fragments overlooking Loch Maree.
The Torridon Kitchen Garden (on site)
They have their very own kitchen 2 acre garden located within 58 acres of parkland. The garden grows a variery of vegetables, fruit & herbs as well as cut flowers for the house.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Ullapool (1 ½ hrs)
Ullapool has a range of restaurants, shops, cafes, bars, Live entertainment, Museum & Library, sea fishing, loch fishing, deer stalking, Car hire & Cycle hire, ferry to Stornoway and boat cruises
Isle of Skye (1 hr)
Here the stark rise of the jagged Cuillin ridge drops to the gentle white of a soft sand beach. Inlets, bays and islands create a complex lacework pattern with the sea. Tiny villages and historic keeps are familiar and fascinating. A place where time means nothing, and beneath every footstep lies 500 million years of history.
Applecross (45 mins)
Between the mainland mountain masses and the Island of Skye lies the Applecross Peninsula. Home to just 238 people, and accessed by only two roads, this is a haven from the noise and clutter of modern life. The Gaelic name for the area, ‘a Chomraich’, means ‘The Sanctuary’.
Plockton (45 mins)
Charming Village, famed for various film locations shoots. Good place to visit for seal trips and there are numerous places to drink and get a bite to eat.
Gairloch (45 mins)
Just north of Torridon, this is an ideal place to visit the heritage museum, play golf, and try your hand at water sports. There are 2 great marine trips available as well as pony trekking and numerous beaches.
LEISURE/SPORTING FACILITIES THAT CAN BE ORGANISED ONSITE
Torridon Activities are their in-house activity company. They offer Adventure Guiding inclusive of; mountain trails & low levels walks, kayaking, abseiling, climbing and mountain biking. Also Archery and Clay Pigeon shooting available with tuition. Outwith the hotel: Wildlife Crusies, Sea fishing, Fly fishing, Falconry, Pony Trekking, Torridon Seatours
GOLF COURSES
A. Lochcarron (45 mins) – 9 hole
B. Gairloch (45 mins) – 9 hole
C. Royal Dornoch (2 hrs) – 18 hole. One of the top 10 links courses in the world
D. Inverness Golf Club (Culcabock 1¼ hrs) – 18 hole
PUBS
Applecross Inn (45 mins)
Produce on their menus, this includes of course the seafood from Applecross Bay itself, Prawns, Squat Lobster, Crab and Lobster, Local Scallops, Oysters, Mussels and Smoked Salmon. Applecross Estate Venison and as much garden produce as possible,veg ,fruit, and herbs. Cheeses come in from the West Highland Dairy. 1 hours drive no taxi available
Three Chimneys Restaurant, Isle of Skye, (2 hrs): one of Scotland’s favourite restaurants
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