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Hello all,

Having received wifely dispensation, I am planning an overnight trip up to Torridon at some point in April. Leaving my Central Belt fastness on a Saturday morning I'll make my way up in about 5 hours, all being well and a fair wind, arriving in the early afternoon. My initial plans are to stretch my legs on some easy walks around the promontories on the southern shore of Loch Torridon before making my way up to Loch Maree (perhaps via Lochs Clair and Coulin) for sunset (which is aligned roughly along the loch) and to spend the night al tento.

My original plan was then to do the famous Triple Buttress for sunrise, but the positioning is wrong, with the sun rising behind the corrie. A glance at WalkHighlands brought me to Beinn Damh - which would be an early start and a head-torch job, but I'm no stranger to them.

Can anyone suggest anywhere else I should visit while I'm there?
 
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As you've found the sunrise is no good for the Triple Buttress but sunset has some possibilities.

Good viewpoints for the buttress at sunset are the lip of the corrie. The sunset will be little better at the time of the summer solstice but should be still pretty good in May.

Alternatively for a wider view of Beinn Eighe, both Meall a' Ghiubhais (shown as Ghuithais on the OS maps) or Beinn a' Chearcaill give good views.

The first can be accessed from the Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail Walk ( https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/torridon/Meallaghuibhais.shtml ) or from a path (shown on the OS map) around the back of the Beinn Eighe Centre

The ascent of Beinn a' Chearcaill starts at the Bridge of Grudie (a few miles north of Kinlochewe on the A832) via the path going roughly south west into Glen Grudie.

Beinn a' Chearcaill has a interesting flat summit littered with erratics. The view from Meall a' Ghuibhais looks into the corrie to the east of the Triple Buttress rather than at the buttress itself but gives a great views over Loch Maree.


Dave
 
Tringa said:
As you've found the sunrise is no good for the Triple Buttress but sunset has some possibilities.

Good viewpoints for the buttress at sunset are the lip of the corrie. The sunset will be little better at the time of the summer solstice but should be still pretty good in May.

Alternatively for a wider view of Beinn Eighe, both Meall a' Ghiubhais (shown as Ghuithais on the OS maps) or Beinn a' Chearcaill give good views.

The first can be accessed from the Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail Walk ( https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/torridon/Meallaghuibhais.shtml ) or from a path (shown on the OS map) around the back of the Beinn Eighe Centre

The ascent of Beinn a' Chearcaill starts at the Bridge of Grudie (a few miles north of Kinlochewe on the A832) via the path going roughly south west into Glen Grudie.

Beinn a' Chearcaill has a interesting flat summit littered with erratics. The view from Meall a' Ghuibhais looks into the corrie to the east of the Triple Buttress rather than at the buttress itself but gives a great views over Loch Maree.


Dave
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I had thought about sunset but my tent is a £20 Decathlon special that isn't particularly light, I don't fancy lugging it all the way up there :D

I will weigh up Beinn a' Chearcaill for sunrise - not a fan of rocky descents in the dark.
 
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Northaway said:
Hello all,

Having received wifely dispensation, I am planning an overnight trip up to Torridon at some point in April. Leaving my Central Belt fastness on a Saturday morning I'll make my way up in about 5 hours, all being well and a fair wind, arriving in the early afternoon. My initial plans are to stretch my legs on some easy walks around the promontories on the southern shore of Loch Torridon before making my way up to Loch Maree (perhaps via Lochs Clair and Coulin) for sunset (which is aligned roughly along the loch) and to spend the night al tento.

My original plan was then to do the famous Triple Buttress for sunrise, but the positioning is wrong, with the sun rising behind the corrie. A glance at WalkHighlands brought me to Beinn Damh - which would be an early start and a head-torch job, but I'm no stranger to them.

Can anyone suggest anywhere else I should visit while I'm there?
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It should take you 4hours or less from the central belt. I'd go through the night as Loch Clair and Cuillin can be pretty good at sunrise, particularly if its still. I wouldn't bother with these Lochs if it isn't still though.

These two are from October

_DSC9064 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC3264 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

May

_DSC0748 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr
 
SFTPhotography said:
It should take you 4hours or less from the central belt. I'd go through the night as Loch Clair and Cuillin can be pretty good at sunrise, particularly if its still. I wouldn't bother with these Lochs if it isn't still though.

These two are from October

_DSC9064 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

_DSC3264 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

May

_DSC0748 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr
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I'm on the wrong side of the central belt :) Google says 4 hours 45 mins, so I'd have to leave at midnight to get there for sunrise - I'm not insane :D
 
Northaway said:
I'm on the wrong side of the central belt :) Google says 4 hours 45 mins, so I'd have to leave at midnight to get there for sunrise - I'm not insane :D
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Honestly, I would leave at midnight. Easier drive too, less campervans, caravans and mobile homes plus geriatrics driving 40mph in the 60 limits. I far prefer to drive at the night, tin of redbull and you can take an hour off that time.
 
SFTPhotography said:
Honestly, I would leave at midnight. Easier drive too, less campervans, caravans and mobile homes plus geriatrics driving 40mph in the 60 limits. I far prefer to drive at the night, tin of redbull and you can take an hour off that time.
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Haha. I'm not sure how much use I'd be the next day (or rather, that day), and the day after that after camping overnight. Maybe in the winter when the sunrise is at a more sociable hour. Besides, it's a matter of what one can get past the Committee.
 
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gregww1 said:
If you want a little inspiration...;)
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Awesome! That's the exact trail I plan on doing and it looks like a good choice. Lovely shots. I fully expect to be as knackered as you evidently were too, though hopefully I won't come a cropper as much :LOL:
 
Northaway said:
Awesome! That's the exact trail I plan on doing and it looks like a good choice. Lovely shots. I fully expect to be as knackered as you evidently were too, though hopefully I won't come a cropper as much :LOL:
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Nah, it's quite easy, my pack was absurdly heavy that day is all. The ascent does get quite steep, but it's not a massive slog and there is lots to photograph along the way. Enjoy!
 
gregww1 said:
Nah, it's quite easy, my pack was absurdly heavy that day is all. The ascent does get quite steep, but it's not a massive slog and there is lots to photograph along the way. Enjoy!
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Good to know! I'll be going up before sunrise so I may well come back down the 'up' way to get the on-the-way shots :)
 
Well, a fun trip to Torridon, though the weather didn't play ball particularly well - almost too good in the day, and then a cloudy sunrise. The highlight was in fact an astonishingly relaxed otter in Shieldaig, who wandered up and down the beach and into a garden, where I managed to get within a few feet of him.


Happy Tree by Northaway Photography, on Flickr


Slioch by Northaway Photography, on Flickr


Three Amigos by Northaway Photography, on Flickr


Highland Gold by Northaway Photography, on Flickr
 
JackBell said:
A photographical trip of some success IMO.
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Tobers said:
These are great. Lovely. Aside from the otter shots which are obviously excellent (and I am very jealous) I really like "Highland Gold".
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Mick616 said:
these are fantastic, absolute belters if you ask me.
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SFTPhotography said:
1,2,5 and second to last are extremely good. I like sunny days the best though and dark and so called “moody” (man that phrase is so kitsch) isn’t high on my list of priorities.
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ianmarsh said:
Happy tee is just gorgeous.

I am going to that part of the world late September, taking my mom on a trip for her 80th, and would be happy with anything half as good as some of these.
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Thanks guys, much appreciated.

dibbly dobbler said:
Fab! Where was 'Tropical Torridon' shot? The rocks are amazing :)

I shall post mine on another thread.
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Cheers. That was taken right at the tip of the Shieldaig peninsula, an easy walk for such a cracking view. It would be amazing for sunset.
 
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