Coulin and Torridon
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10°C (50°F)
Wind Speed: 9 mph SE
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Oct
2008
light showersThu
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Oct
2008
heavy rainCoulin and Torridon is an area in Scotland as defined by the SMC.The area contains 2 regions called Coulin & Torridon .
There are 9 munros around here.The highest munro is Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith at a height of 1055 metres .The smallest munro is Tom na Gruagaich at a height of 922 metres .
Details
The character of the West Coast mountains suddenly changes from high highland ridges to a much more rugged character. Dark red Torridonian sandstone now dominates the area.
The Toridonian triptych of (Tom na Gruagaich and Sgurr Mhor) Benn Alligin, (Mullach an Rathain and Spidean'a Choire Leith) Laithach and Benn Eighe is regarded as one of the fines mountain ranges in scotland.
Munros
| Order | Height | Munro | Grid Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | (1055 mt.) | Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith | NG929579 OS View |
| 108 | (1023 mt.) | Liathach - Mullach an Rathain | NG912577 OS View |
| 120 | (1010 mt.) | Beinn Eighe - Ruadh-stac Mor | NG951611 OS View |
| 150 | (993 mt.) | Spidean Coire nan Clach | NG966597 OS View |
| 162 | (986 mt.) | Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mhor | NG865613 OS View |
| 195 | (962 mt.) | Sgorr Ruadh | NG959505 OS View |
| 246 | (933 mt.) | Maol Chean-dearg | NG924499 OS View |
| 261 | (926 mt.) | Beinn Liath Mhor | NG964519 OS View |
| 268 | (922 mt.) | Tom na Gruagaich | NG859601 OS View |
Routes
| Route Name | Number of Munros | View Map | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liathach Glen Torridon | 2 | Map | Torridon |
| Ben Alligin | 2 | Map | Torridon |
| Maol Chean-dearg | 1 | Map | Coulin |
| Beinn Liath Mhor & Sgorr Ruadh | 2 | Map | Coulin |
| Beinn Eighe | 2 | Map | Torridon |
Maps
Books
Accommodation
| Campsite Name | Tel. | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Torridon Camp Site | 01349 868477 | All Year |
| Kinlochewe Caravan Club Site | 01445 760239 | March To October |
| Hostel Name | Tel. | Total Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Torridon SYHA | 0870 004 1154 | 46 |
