Torridon

Torridon
Torridon village
Torridon is located in Highland
Torridon
Torridon
Location within the Highland council area
OS grid referenceNG8956
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townAchnasheen
Postcode districtIV22
Dialling code01445
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57°33′N 5°31′W / 57.55°N 5.52°W / 57.55; -5.52

Torridon (Scottish Gaelic: Toirbheartan) is a small village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. The name is also applied to the area surrounding the village, particularly the Torridon Hills, mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. The village lies on the shore of Loch Torridon.

Location

Torridon panoramic view (June 2024)

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 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 hotel, The Torridon, and a youth hostel.

Mountains

The loch is surrounded by numerous mountains to the north, including Liathach, Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe, all of which are over 3,000 feet (914.4 metres) 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:

Triathlon

Torridon hosts the annual Celtman Extreme Triathlon since June 2011.[1] It is considered one of the most challenging triathlons in the world.[2] The 3.4 km swim takes place in Loch Shieldaig while the 202 km bike leg is notable for the strong winds affecting competitors. Finally the 42 km run takes in two Munros during the race over the Beinn Eighe range.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon | Raceatlas". raceatlas.com. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon | Raceatlas". raceatlas.com. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  3. ^ "CELTMAN! Extreme Scottish Triathlon". cxtri.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
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