Wester Ross Coastal Trail
Torridon National Nature Reserve, Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Torridon National Nature Reserve, Highland, United Kingdom. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 139.6 mi (224.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10,846 ft (3,306 m)
- Est. Time
- 50 hr 25 min
- High point
- 2,047 ft (624 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Gleann Udalain, dun site 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Shelter 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Lochcarron Old Parish Church 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from start
- Campsite: The Wee Campsite 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Lochcarron War Memorial 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 25.1 mi (40.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 26.4 mi (42.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 26.7 mi (43 km) from start
- Viewpoint 29.3 mi (47.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bealach na BÃ 29.9 mi (48.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 31 mi (49.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Tourist Information 35.1 mi (56.5 km) from start
- Spring: Tobar Naomh 35.5 mi (57.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Applecross War Memorial 36.6 mi (58.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 39.2 mi (63 km) from start
- Viewpoint 55.2 mi (88.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 60.4 mi (97.2 km) from start
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Questions about Wester Ross Coastal Trail
How long is Wester Ross Coastal Trail?
Wester Ross Coastal Trail is 139.6 mi (224.6 km) long. Most people take about 50 hr 25 min. It climbs 10,846 ft (3,306 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,047 ft (624 m).
How hard is Wester Ross Coastal Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Wester Ross Coastal Trail?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Wester Ross Coastal Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 16.9 mi (27.2 km), 17.3 mi (27.9 km), 76.6 mi (123.3 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Wester Ross Coastal Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (19% under trees).
What can you do on Wester Ross Coastal Trail?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Wester Ross Coastal Trail?
Shop: Spar, 1.8 mi (2.9 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Wester Ross Coastal Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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