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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.

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

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

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Chris Townsend Cicerone author TOWNSE

By Chris Townsend

Chris Townsend writes every month for TGO and has written 25 books including Scotland in Cicerone's World Mountain Ranges series, the story of his hike along the Pacific Northwest Trail and an account of his continuous round of all the Munros in Scotland. His epic walks include the 2600-mile Pacific Crest Trail, the 800-mile Arizona Trail, 1600 miles along the Canadian Rockies, 1000 miles through the Yukon and 1300 miles through Norway and Sweden. He has led ski tours in Greenland and Scandinavia, as well as treks in Nepal. He is involved with outdoor and conservation organisations and served as President of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and as a Trustee of the John Muir Trust.

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