Annat and
Torridon are situated amidst some of the most magnificent
coastal and mountain scenery in the Scottish Highlands, indeed in the
whole of the UK. Almost literally on the front doorstep of
Camusaluinn are the Torridon Hills comprising well known
peaks such as Beinn Alligin, Sgurr Mhor, Liathach and Beinn
Eighe. This is an area very popular with those who enjoy
hillwalking and climbing and there are many walks of varying
degrees of seriousness. Those who seek a real challenge will
certainly not be disappointed, whilst others who prefer
something easier and less ambitious will also find plenty of
scope.
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There are
several linear walks in the Torridon area, one of which
starts from the Beinn Alligin car park and passes up
Coire Mhic Nobuil and behind the mass of Liathach to re-join
the main road again in Glen Torridon. The photo of the
waterfall to the left was taken from this excellent
footpath.
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Other linear
walks in the near vicinity take one from Glen Torridon
through to Achnashellach in Glen Carron and there are 2
walks starting from Annat very close to the cottage, one going
through to Coulags at the western end of Glen Carron whilst
the other goes to Ceann Loch Damh (Kinlochdamph).
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For those who
enjoy wildlife, this part of the Scottish Highlands is a
real paradise. Nearby is the
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, home to a variety
of wildlife including red deer, golden eagles and pine
martens. The reserve was opened in 1951 and is the oldest
National Nature Reserve in the United Kingdom. If you would
like to download a copy of the leaflet for Beinn Eighe
National Nature Reserve,
please follow this link (PDF file - 611 Kb)
A few miles to
the west and south of Annat, a superb circular tour can be
made to visit the pretty little villages of Shieldaig and
Applecross, taking in the Bealach na Ba (the Pass of the
Cattle) and then returning via the coast road through Cuaig
and Kenmore. This trip takes in some truly spectacular
Highland scenery, incorporating one of the highest roads
in Britain.
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Further north
from Annat and Torridon is Loch Maree, one of the most
beautiful freshwater lochs in Scotland, guarded on its
northern side by the massive bulk of Slioch. Further north
still, one reaches Gairloch with its excellent sandy beaches
and its fine links golf course. There is much to explore in
the vicinity of Gairloch and those interested in tropical
plants should certainly make the effort to travel a few
miles further north to Inverewe Gardens. These were founded
by Osgood MacKenzie in the 1860's and, despite being on a
similar latitude to Hudson's Bay in Canada, they are home to
all sorts of exotic plants from around the world.
A lot more
information about
Inverewe Gardens and the many other attractions and
places of interest in the Annat and Torridon area can be
found by following the links on our
"Useful Links" page.
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