Torridon

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| gaelic_name = Toirbheartan

| population =

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| map_type = Scotland

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| unitary_scotland = Highland

| lieutenancy_scotland = Ross and Cromarty

| constituency_westminster = Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

| constituency_scottish_parliament = Caithness, Sutherland and Ross

| post_town = Achnasheen

| postcode_district = IV22

| postcode_area = IV

| dial_code = 01445

| static_image_name = Scotland Torridon village.jpg

| static_image_caption = Torridon village

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Torridon ({{langx|gd|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

File:Torridon panoramic view June 2024.jpg

Torridon is on the west coast of Scotland, {{convert|109|mi|km}} north of Fort William and {{convert|80|mi|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 {{convert|3,500|ft|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 {{convert|3,000|ft|m|abbr=off|1}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon {{!}} Raceatlas |url=https://raceatlas.com/event/celtman-extreme-scottish-triathlon |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=raceatlas.com |language=en}} It is considered one of the most challenging triathlons in the world.{{Cite web |title=Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon {{!}} Raceatlas |url=https://raceatlas.com/event/celtman-extreme-scottish-triathlon |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=raceatlas.com |language=en}} 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.{{cite web|title=CELTMAN! Extreme Scottish Triathlon|url=http://cxtri.com/|website=cxtri.com|accessdate=27 April 2018}}

Gallery

File:Liathach from Beinn Eighe.jpg|Liathach seen from Beinn Eighe

File:Beinn Eighe.jpg|The triple buttresses of Coire Mhic Fearchair behind Beinn Eighe

File:Torridon War memorial 005.jpg|Torridon War memorial

References

External links

[https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/torridon/ Torridon and Gairloch walks] at walkhighlands.co.uk

Category:Populated places in Ross and Cromarty

Category:Geological type localities of Scotland

Category:Populated coastal places in Scotland