Achmelvich to Torridon

Achmelvich to Torridon 9th July

We left the Achmelvich Youth Hostel and drove through and picked up Matt. The day wasn't the best, again a bit rainy and misty. Along the way we saw some more red deer on the hill side.

We stoped at the Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve and spent an hour or so walking the trails and reading the information on display. The crag is a globally important geological site and was formed by the Moine Thrust, the force of two continents crashing together millions of years ago. In the 19th century, with they discovered that a slice of old rock sits on top of much younger ones something that was quite controversial at the time. Well worth a stop and the time to explore.

A bit further along the road we stoped at the Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve. It had a series of walks and waterfalls with views of a mile-long canyon and a suspension bridge. Lots of people here with a line up to cross the bridge.

The drive also went along the coast in places and had many areas that were just single lane.

We got to Torridon a very scenic little village and the weather cleared up and we were able to go for a walk before dinner. Along the walk we came across a little deer park and museum then walked along the coast and back through the village.

Maree at Loch Maree

Our route to Torridon

More deer on the hillside along the way.

Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve

The information site quite a cool design

The Moine Thrust where a slice of old rock sits on top of much younger ones.

There was some cool rock art pieces at the site

Maree liked this art piece

This black slug was on the trail something I haven't seen at home

One of the waterfalls at the Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve 

Part of the canyon waterfall and the suspension bridge at the top of the picture.

Views as we drove around the coast the sea has away been very calm on our trip.

More photos around Loch Maree and some more below.

Waterfall above Loch Maree

I think this was the River Torridon

We found a small deer museum along one of the small trails. Exhibits on Roe deer and Red deer.

Torridon village the mountains behind the village were spectacular

Torridon Youth Hostel a great place to stay.