Torridon - Travel & Directions

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Map & Address:

  • Torridon YH
  • Torridon
  • by Achnasheen
  • IV22 2EZ

  • Tel: 01445 791284

  • Map Ref: O.S.25 (GR 904559)

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Hostel

Distance

Time

Direction
Gairloch Carn Dearg 32.3 mls 48 mins N View Route
Ratagan 51.1 mls 1hr 19 S View Route
Broadford 54.1 mls 1hr 22 SW View Route
Inverness 60.7 mls 1hr 27 E View Route
Ullapool 65.9 mls 1hr 32 NE View Route
Achininver 91.8 mls 2hr 25 N View Route

How do I get here ?

Bus

Post Bus connects with the train from Inverness, which arrives at Achnasheen around 12.00pm (except Sundays and local holidays). Local Bus meets the train which arrives at Strathcarron around 12.30pm. There is also a school bus to and from Gairloch.

Car

Hostel is situated at the head of Upper loch Torridon at the east end of the village. Our flag is easily visible. Travel on the A896 from either Kinlochewe or Shieldaig to Torridon.

Train

The train from Inverness stops at Achnasheen. Take Post Bus to Torridon (as above). The train from Kyle of Lochalsh stops at Achnasheen or Strathcarron. Take bus from station (as above).

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