A weekend in Torridon

[jimmy156]

So after years of subtle hints, not so subtle hints, discussions, etc etc my wife has treated my to a weekend (2 or 3 nights) up in Torridon.

I know we have our resident Torridon expert! But i also know that a number of you have been up to this part of the world too. I am looking for any tips about places to go / visit from a photography point of view. I am very keen to do some wildlife photography whilst i'm there, is there any places close by where i have a good chance of eagles / martins / other wildlife we don't see down here! It's an 11 hour drive up, so i will not be looking to travel too far away from Torridon whilst we are there, but could definitely stop somewhere on the way up / back.

Any hints on some good roads would be great as well although i get the impression they are all pretty impressive in that neck of the woods!

[DibblyDobbler]

Steve will sort you out I'm sure

Applecross via the Bealach is a must though, then back round along the coast road. Steve can do it in about 20 mins but I would recommend allowing a couple of hours

Where are you staying? I'm back up at the Hotel in July again - can't wait!

[GetCarter]

When you coming up James?

I can certainly highlight some spots for wildlife in the local area.

Oh and... as DD says:

Edited by GetCarter on Sunday 7th February 17:15

[jimmy156]

Yes the Applecross looks incredible! I will have to ensure that i take that in, either as a specific trip or as part of the journey there or back!

Final dates not fixed yet, but it will be sometime in April. I know wildlife sightings, particularly with eagles etc, are never guaranteed, but it would be good to know any areas that i should... focus... on.

We are staying at the Torridon too, i am looking forward to sampling their whiskey bar!

[GetCarter]

jimmy156 said:

Yes the Applecross looks incredible! I will have to ensure that i take that in, either as a specific trip or as part of the journey there or back!

Final dates not fixed yet, but it will be sometime in April. I know wildlife sightings, particularly with eagles etc, are never guaranteed, but it would be good to know any areas that i should... focus... on.

We are staying at the Torridon too, i am looking forward to sampling their whiskey bar!

I'll PM you later.

[Simpo Two]

Steer clear of the dodgy geezer at the bar with a big Nikon...

[Shaw Tarse]

GetCarter said:

I'll PM you later.

PM system is a bit flaky at the moment.

[GetCarter]

Shaw Tarse said:

GetCarter said:

I'll PM you later.

PM system is a bit flaky at the moment.

James - if you could e mail me:

Steve at SteveCarter.com

..and I'll reply with some info.

[DibblyDobbler]

The Torridon Tourist Board swings into action again!

The local hoteliers and landlords should be giving you free beer Steve... or is this what happens already...

[GetCarter]

DibblyDobbler said:

The Torridon Tourist Board swings into action again!

The local hoteliers and landlords should be giving you free beer Steve... or is this what happens already...

Let's just say I have an arrangement with the Torridon Hotel

[DibblyDobbler]

Understood

[Hooli]

jimmy156 said:

Any hints on some good roads would be great as well although i get the impression they are all pretty impressive in that neck of the woods!

Don't think there are any sorry...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[jimmy156]

GetCarter said:

Let's just say I have an arrangement with the Torridon Hotel

should i have mentioned your name when i booked?

I have emailed steve, thanks

Thanks for the link Hooli, i will study that in detail before we go

[GetCarter]

jimmy156 said:

stuff

YHM

[maccboy]

I presume you are resident in that area? I too have been planning a trip to that part of the country so I'll give you a shout if I can make it up there (maybe March). I'd also like some guidance to where is best to visit - including unmissable bits! - if that's OK. It'll be for scenery, good driving roads and wildlife; a bit of everything! If I get a single shot anything remotely close to any of yours, I'll be chuffed to bits.

[GetCarter]

maccboy said:

I presume you are resident in that area? I too have been planning a trip to that part of the country so I'll give you a shout if I can make it up there (maybe March). I'd also like some guidance to where is best to visit - including unmissable bits! - if that's OK. It'll be for scenery, good driving roads and wildlife; a bit of everything! If I get a single shot anything remotely close to any of yours, I'll be chuffed to bits.

Yep.... and no problem.

[GetCarter]

Torridon just now:

[x5x3]

wow - that is just fantastic - although you may have most of PH knocking on your door soon

[stu1984]

Thread resurrection!! I will be going here next week (hope the weather will be okay!) as part of a week break exploring the area including a trip over to Skye and also Glencoe/Ben Nevis. Will look at the route DD suggested, but are there any other must see areas or any particularly good spots for photographing the landscape or local wildlife hotspots!?

Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers

Stu

[GetCarter]

stu1984 said:

Thread resurrection!! I will be going here next week (hope the weather will be okay!) as part of a week break exploring the area including a trip over to Skye and also Glencoe/Ben Nevis. Will look at the route DD suggested, but are there any other must see areas or any particularly good spots for photographing the landscape or local wildlife hotspots!?

Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers

Stu

I made a book up showing some of the best places to take photos here, and what time of day etc. You have mail with a link to a pdf of said book.