Monday, 29 September 2025

Shieldaig & Loch Torridon views

Making the most of the last of the sunshine before it all changes, I ended Sunday with a walk around Shieldaig and then back to some views over Loch Torridon.

Shieldaig (Scottish Gaelic: Sìldeag; Old Norse: síld-vík, lit. 'herring bay').
















Coastal road to Diabaig

Sunday continued with a drive along the shore of Loch Torridon to the fishing village of Diabaig.

The single track road from Torridon to Lower Diabaig is only 9 miles but there is something different around every corner with stunning views over the Wester Ross hills.  The single track road climbs steeply to an altitude of 100 metres where it crosses a dramatic pass called Bealach na Gaoithe.


































Glen Torridon and Loch Clair

Loch Clair is bounded to the north by a mountain massif in the Torridon area that contains the highest peak of Beinn Eighe. The imposing peak of Liathach at 1024 metres is the most prominent peak that is visible from Loch Clair.