Torridon Munros

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A three-day event to climb all six Torridon munros, perhaps the most beautiful and dramatic of all Scottish hills. Highlights include the Horns of Alligin, the scrambly traverse of Liathach, and spectacular Coire Mhic Fhearchair.

Event Overview

We will tackle these six munros over three separate hill days. Each of the three hills (Beinn Alligin, Liathach and Beinn Eighe) have two munros. You’ll need to find accommodation in the Torridon area, for example the youth hostel or a self-catering property.

A dry day is really beneficial to do Liathach, the most technical hill, with the most scrambling, so we shall leave it for the best weather day over the three days.

DAY 1: Beinn Alligin. This is, in my view, the best hill in Scotland. It has everything: stunning views, scrambling, beautiful rocks, waterfalls, gorges and Caledonian forest. The hills are done in a big circuit, going anti-clockwise. We walk out to the hill on a good path, then ascend some steep ground with easy scrambling, to reach the Horns of Alligin, a section of the hill with pinnacles and more scrambling. After that we ascend the first munro, Sgurr Mor, then descend and climb up again to the second munro, Tom na Gruagaich. The descent is quite steep and can be tiring at the end of the day. You are however, rewarded with tremendous views of neighbouring Liathach and Loch Torridon. 10.5km and 1190m

DAY 2: Liathach. We shall climb the eastern most summit first. The ascent is steep, on a pretty good path. We gain height quickly and then join the summit ridge. Turning west we get to our first munro Spidean a’Choire Leith. Descending west there is a section with loose rock and scree where one needs to take care. After that there is a short section of scrambling, with some exposure. Beyond that we shall either take the by-pass path or stick to the crest of the ridge all the way to the second munro, Muillach an Rathain. The descent from the second munro is steep, but the rock is stepped and grippy. 11.5km and 1326m ascent

DAY 3: Beinn Eighe. We do this hill in a clockwise direction, walking north west on a good path to one of the most spectacular coires in Scotland: Coire Mhic Fhearchair. There is a beautiful clear loch in the Coire, and above a massive cliff, the Triple Buttresss! We head to the back of the Coire and head up a scree slope to reach a col, then continue on up to the first munro: Ruadh-stac Mor. After thatn we head south then east on a long enjoyable ridge, to reach the second munro: Spidean Coire nana Clach. The descent is quite steep. 18km and 1116m ascent

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Trip Overview

3 days
4-8 participants
Alligin (10.5km and 1190m), Liathach (11.5km and 1326m ascent), Beinn Eighe (18km and 1116m ascent)
Challenging
£180

Trip Dates

25 Sep - 27 Sep AVAILABLE

What to bring

Please bring the following:

  • 2 x one litre water containers or equivalent
  • Sun hat and sun cream
  • Waterproof trousers and jacket
  • Warm layers
  • Hat and gloves
  • Walking poles (optional)
  • Walking trousers
  • Gaiters (optional)
  • Walking boots (waterproof with good grip)

How hard is it?

These hills are undertaken as three separate day walks. We have graded all three as challenging. This is mostly because of technical rocky terrain, rather than the height gain or distances involved. Ben Alligin has some grade 1 scrambling on it, on the ascent to Na Rathanan and then over the Horns of Alligin. Liathach has lots of scrambling and is the most technical of the three hills. There is lots of grade one scrambling and sections of grade two scrambling, along the crest of the ridge. Some of the scrambling can be avoided by using the by-pass path on the south side of the hill. Beinn Eighe has lots of steep ground and there are sections  with scree and loose rock, but is the least technical of the three hills. It is beneficial, to have done some scrambling before hand, but not essential. A good level of fitness is required. You should, for example, know what it feels like to do three days consecutive days of hillwalking.

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Terms and Conditions

  1. Participants must disclose information on any relevant medical condition or treatment that may have a bearing on their ability to take part.
  2. Participants must provide information to Aspen Outdoors Ltd on their skills and experience in the activity (winter hillwalking, summer hillwalking, multi-day treks, bushcraft activities) to help determine their competence and suitability for the activity.
  3. Participants must read the information about the activity with particular attention to the grade/difficulty of the hike, the length of the day, the distance to be covered, and the height gained.
  4. The objectives of the event, for example, the ascent of one or more peaks, are not guaranteed, being subject to weather conditions, snow conditions, and the capability and competence of participants in the group.
  5. The objectives of the event may be modified or abandoned, subject to weather and snow conditions, and the capability and competence of the participants in the group.
  6. The event may be postponed or cancelled, subject to adverse weather and snow conditions. Should this happen, the company shall either provide a full refund or rearrange the event.
  7. Participants must consult the equipment list provided by the company and follow other instructions provided to them before the activity to ensure that they are appropriately prepared for the activity.
  8. During the activity, the participants must follow the instructions of the instructors to ensure their safety.
  9. If the customer cancels within four weeks of the event that is due to take place, the customer shall not be eligible for a refund.