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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Where can I go from here?

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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

There is ‘Dial a bus’ (operated by Lochcarron garage Tel:01520 722205) which connects with the train from Inverness, The bus leaves Achnasheen at 12.25pm (Mon & Sat only). The local bus (operated by DMK Motors Tel: 01520 722682) also meets the train at Strathcarron at 12.30pm (Mon to Sat). Lochcarron garage also run 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, 100m after the National Trust for Scotland visitor centre. Travel on the A896 from either Kinlochewe or Shieldaig to Torridon.

Train

Take Scotrails Kyle of Lochalsh Line to either Achnasheen or Strathcarron and connect with the bus (see above).

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