Walking in Torridon, Fisherfield, Fannichs and An Teallach

Including the ridges of Beinn Alligin, Liathach and Beinn Eighe

Walking in Torridon, Fisherfield, Fannichs and An Teallach

Including the ridges of Beinn Alligin, Liathach and Beinn Eighe

Guidebook describing 50 walks and easy scrambles in north-western Scotland, covering north and south Torridon, Fisherfield Forest and the Fannichs and ranging from popular low-level hikes to serious mountain traverses. Numerous Munros feature, with Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin and An Teallach among the highlights.

A guidebook to 50 walks and scrambles in north-western Scotland. Exploring the beautiful scenery of north and south Torridon, Fisherfield Forest, Letterewe and the Fannichs, the routes are suitable for experienced walkers.

The walks range from 6 to 58km (4–36 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–20 hours. The routes include 27 Munros, 20 Corbetts and 14 Graham summits. 

  • 1:50,000 OS maps are included for each route
  • Detailed information on planning, access and history of the area
  • Easy access from Ullapool
  • Highlights include Beinn Alligin, Beinn Eighe and Liathach


Printed book

A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.

ISBN
9781786310286
Availability
Published
Published
20 Jul 2022
Edition
First
Pages
216
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.25cm
Weight
260g

eBook

The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.


Map key

Overview map

Introduction

Geology and landscape

Plants and wildlife

History and people

When to walk

Getting there

Bases and accommodation

Equipment

Access

Maps and GPS

Safety

Environmental ethics

Using this guide

Southern Torridon – Applecross and Coulin Forest

Route 1 Beinn Bhàn

Route 2 Sgùrr a’ Chaorachain

Route 3 Meall Gorm

Route 4 Sgùrr a’ Gharaidh and Glas Bheinn

Route 5 An Ruadh-Stac and Maol Chean-dearg

Route 6 Fuar Tholl and Sgorr Ruadh

Route 7 Beinn Liath Mhòr

Route 8 Circuit of Coire Làir

Route 9 Carn Breac and Beinn na Feusaige

Route 10 Beinn Damh

Route 11 Beinn na h-Eaglaise

Route 12 Ben Shieldaig

Route 13 Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine and Sgùrr Dubh

Northern Torridon – Glen Torridon to Loch Maree

Liathach

Route 14 Round the back of Liathach

Route 15 Liathach: Spidean a’ Choire Lèith

Route 16 Liathach: Mullach an Rathain

Route 17 Traverse of Liathach

Beinn Eighe

Route 18 Beinn Eighe: Ruadh-stac Mòr and Spidean Coire nan Clach

Route 19 Traverse of Beinn Eighe

Beinn Alligin

Route 20 Beinn Alligin: Tom na Gruagaich and Sgùrr Mòr

Route 21 Beinn Alligin: traverse including the Horns

Route 22 Beinn Dearg

Route 23 Meall a’ Ghiuthais and the Mountain Trail

Route 24 Ruadh-stac Beag

Route 25 Beinn a’ Chearcaill

Route 26 Baosbheinn

Route 27 Beinn an Eòin

Loch Maree to Loch Broom – Letterewe and Fisherfield

Route 28 Beinn a’ Mhùinidh

Route 29 Slioch

Route 30 Beinn Làir

Route 31 Meall Mhèinnidh

Route 32 Beinn Àirigh Charr

Route 33 Loch Maree three

Route 34 Beinn a’ Chàisgein Beag and Beinn a’ Chàisgein Mòr

Route 35 A’ Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

Route 36 The Gleann na Muice ridge

Route 37 Fisherfield Six

Route 38 Beinn Dearg Mòr and Beinn Dearg Bheag

An Teallach

Route 39 An Teallach: Sgùrr Fiòna and Bidein a’ Ghlas Thuill

Route 40 Traverse of An Teallach

Route 41 Sàil Mhòr

The Fannichs

Route 42 Creag Rainich

Route 43 Beinn Bheag and Groban

Route 44 Fionn Bheinn and Meall a’ Chaorainn

Route 45 Beinn nan Ramh

Route 46 A’ Chailleach and Sgùrr Breac

Route 47 Meall a’ Chrasgaidh, Sgùrr nan Clach Geala, Sgùrr nan Each

Route 48 The eastern Fannichs

Route 49 Beinn Liath Mhòr a’ Ghiubhais Lì

Route 50 Traverse of the Fannichs

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Useful contacts

Appendix C Glossary of Gaelic words

Appendix D The Bothy Code

Appendix E Further reading


Seasons

The walks are suitable for spring to autumn, and in winter if there is no snow on the mountains. In snow conditions mountaineering experience and equipment is required.

Centres

Lochcarron, Applecross, Achnasheen, Kinlochewe, Torridon, Shieldaig, Gairloch, Ullapool

Difficulty

The walks are suitable for spring to autumn, and in winter if there is no snow on the mountains. In snow conditions mountaineering experience and equipment is required.

Must See

Major peaks: Liathach, An Teallach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin, Slioch. 27 Munros, 20 Corbetts, 14 Grahams. Lochs: Carron, Torridon, Maree, Fionn, Fada, Fannich, Broom. The Moine Thrust geological feature.


October 2025

S7 Beinn Shieldaig

Both the blue route and orange route shown on the map on Page 177 are partially blocked as the Woodland Trust has put up a deer fence closing off these routes.

To complete the Balgy Ascent, there is a small car park next to a building on the south side of the highway, just west of the river.

Thank you to Sue Firth for the update


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