On the traverse of Liathach. Torridon, Scottish Highlands. (24.02.03) Photo - Peter Condron.

 
Torridon Gallery. Last updated 28.02.03
 
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The Torridon Mountains are some of the most inspiring of all the Scottish Mountains. They rise steeply from Glen Torridon, Liathach presents an almost unbreakable line of cliffs for its entire length. Ben Alligan sits alone and in isolated beauty, whilst Beinn Eighe impresses just by its sheer bulk. All three offer fantastic days out, including difficult traverses on Am Fasarinen and easier scrambling on The Horns of Alligan. To the south of the glen are less well known mountains, but equally impressive to wander amongst.

Photographs from one visit.

During February 2003 I was lucky enough to be able to spend a week in Torridon, with a spell of extremely settled weather. I managed to climb most of the major peaks and can't wait to return. I still rate the traverse of Liathach as one of my best ever mountain days.

Thrail House in Glen Torridon. (22.02.03)
Ben Alligan from near Torridon Village. (22.02.03)
Steep slopes guard the northern side of Glen Torridon. (23.02.03)
Start of the traverse of Liathach, looking west. (24.02.03)
Looking north to Beinn Dearg from Liathach. (24.02.03)
The Am Fasarinen Pinnacles on Liathach. (24.02.03)
Beautfiul light on the traverse of Liathach. (24.02.03) Photo - Peter Condron.
Dad on top of the world. (24.02.03)
Looking back at the northern ramparts of Am Fasarinen. (24.02.03)
Looking across Upper Loch Torridon, on the ascent of Ben Alligin. (25.02.03)
The huge cleft on Ben Alligin. (25.02.03)
The view across Loch an Eion. (26.02.03)
Ben Damh stands in splendid isolation. The view is from Maol Chean Dearg. (26.02.03)
Maol Chean Dearg from Meall nan Ceapairean. (26.02.03)
Looking South West to An Ruadh Stac. (26.02.03)
Frozen lochans near the start of the ascent to An Ruadh Stac. (26.02.03)
Peering down on the lochans from further up An Ruadh Stac. (26.02.03)
The start of the ascent of Beinn Eighe near Cromasaig. (27.02.03)
Heading up Creag Dhubh on Beinn Eighe. (27.02.03)
The view to Ruadh - stac Mor, all part of the same mountain. (27.02.03)
Looking along the undulating ridge of Beinn Eighe. (27.02.03)
Looking east along the main ridge of Beinn Eighe. (27.02.03)
Liathach from Beinn Eighe. (27.02.03)
Liathach forms the North side of Glen Torridon. The view from Beinn Damh. (28.02.03)
Looking at the twin peaks of Maol Chean Dearg and An Ruadh Stac from Beinn Damh. (28.02.03)