Walking in Torridon, Fisherfield, Fannichs and An Teallach

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.

Guide to 50 walks and easy scrambles in north-western Scotland, covering Southern Torridon, Northern Torridon, Letterewe and Fisherfield, and the Fannichs. Ascents of 27 Munros, 20 Corbetts and 14 Grahams are included, with highlights including Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin, An Teallach and Slioch. The walks are suitable for those with good navigation skills who are competent in a mountain environment.All the walks in the guide are graded, with summary statistics provided, and each includes clear route description and mapping. There's also a route summary table to help with choosing appropriate walks. Background information on local geology, wildlife and history, and planning details on when to go, where to stay and what to take are included to make the most out of any trip to Torridon.The region boasts spectacular and distinctive landscapes and breathtaking views. Steep-sided rocky mountains rise above long winding lochs, both freshwater and sea. From the hills there are vast panoramas out across the sea to the Hebrides and of mountains stretching out to the north, south and east. This is a land for those who love open spaces, vast horizons, and the domination of nature.

Map keyOverview mapIntroductionGeology and landscapePlants and wildlifeHistory and peopleWhen to walkGetting thereBases and accommodationEquipmentAccessMaps and GPSSafetyEnvironmental ethicsUsing this guideSouthern Torridon - Applecross and Coulin ForestRoute 1 Beinn BhànRoute 2 Sgrr a' ChaorachainRoute 3 Meall GormRoute 4 Sgrr a' Gharaidh and Glas BheinnRoute 5 An Ruadh-Stac and Maol Chean-deargRoute 6 Fuar Tholl and Sgorr RuadhRoute 7 Beinn Liath MhrRoute 8 Circuit of Coire LàirRoute 9 Carn Breac and Beinn na FeusaigeRoute 10 Beinn DamhRoute 11 Beinn na h-EaglaiseRoute 12 Ben ShieldaigRoute 13 Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine and Sgrr DubhNorthern Torridon - Glen Torridon to Loch MareeLiathachRoute 14 Round the back of LiathachRoute 15 Liathach: Spidean a' Choire LèithRoute 16 Liathach: Mullach an RathainRoute 17 Traverse of LiathachBeinn EigheRoute 18 Beinn Eighe: Ruadh-stac Mr and Spidean Coire nan ClachRoute 19 Traverse of Beinn EigheBeinn AlliginRoute 20 Beinn Alligin: Tom na Gruagaich and Sgrr MrRoute 21 Beinn Alligin: traverse including the HornsRoute 22 Beinn DeargRoute 23 Meall a' Ghiuthais and the Mountain TrailRoute 24 Ruadh-stac BeagRoute 25 Beinn a' ChearcaillRoute 26 BaosbheinnRoute 27 Beinn an EinLoch Maree to Loch Broom - Letterewe and FisherfieldRoute 28 Beinn a' MhinidhRoute 29 SliochRoute 30 Beinn LàirRoute 31 Meall MhèinnidhRoute 32 Beinn àirigh CharrRoute 33 Loch Maree threeRoute 34 Beinn a' Chàisgein Beag and Beinn a' Chàisgein MrRoute 35 A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac MrRoute 36 The Gleann na Muice ridgeRoute 37 Fisherfield SixRoute 38 Beinn Dearg Mr and Beinn Dearg BheagAn TeallachRoute 39 An Teallach: Sgrr Fina and Bidein a' Ghlas ThuillRoute 40 Traverse of An TeallachRoute 41 Sàil MhrThe FannichsRoute 42 Creag RainichRoute 43 Beinn Bheag and GrobanRoute 44 Fionn Bheinn and Meall a' ChaorainnRoute 45 Beinn nan RamhRoute 46 A' Chailleach and Sgrr BreacRoute 47 Meall a' Chrasgaidh, Sgrr nan Clach Geala, Sgrr nan EachRoute 48 The eastern FannichsRoute 49 Beinn Liath Mhr a' Ghiubhais LRoute 50 Traverse of the FannichsAppendix A Route summary tableAppendix B Useful contactsAppendix C Glossary of Gaelic wordsAppendix D The Bothy CodeAppendix E Further reading