Days Out from Torridon

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West

Isle of Skye (1 hr)
Here the stark rise of the jagged Cuillin ridge drops to the gentle white of a soft sand beach. Inlets, bays and islands create a complex lacework pattern with the sea. Tiny villages and historic keeps are familiar and fascinating. A place where time means nothing, and beneath every footstep lies 500 million years of history.

Eilean Donan Castle (1hr)
 Discover the history, see the stunning views, walk on the ramparts and catch whispers in the wind; they carry a myriad of tales of MacRaes, MacKenzies and much more. www.eileandonan.com
North
Ullapool (1 ½ hrs)
Ullapool has a range of restaurants, shops, cafes, bars, Live entertainment, Museum & Library, sea fishing, loch fishing, deer stalking, Car hire & Cycle hire, ferry to Stornoway and boat cruises
 
Gairloch (45 mins)
Just north of Torridon, this is an ideal place to visit the heritage museum, play golf, and try your hand at water sports. There are 2 great marine trips available as well as pony trekking and numerous beaches.

South

Applecross (45 mins)
Between the mainland mountain masses and the Island of Skye lies the Applecross Peninsula. Home to just 238 people, and accessed by only two roads, this is a haven from the noise and clutter of modern life. The Gaelic name for the area, ‘a Chomraich’, means ‘The Sanctuary’.
Plockton (45 mins)
Charming Village, famed for various film locations shoots. Good place to visit for seal trips and there are numerous places to drink and get a bite to eat.

East

Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness (2hrs)
Situated on the banks of the mysterious Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle provides magnificent views over the loch and the majestic scenery of the Great Glen. Urquhart Castle Scotland