14-535: The Torridon Hills surround Torridon village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland . The name is usually applied to the mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. They are among the most dramatic and spectacular peaks in the British Isles and made of some of the oldest rocks in the world. Many are over 3,000 feet (914.4 metres) high, so are considered Munros . These are mainly made of
28-520: A type of sandstone , known as Torridonian sandstone (see Geology of Great Britain ), which over time has become eroded to produce the unique characteristics of the Torridon Hills. In geology, Torridonian describes a series of proterozoic arenaceous sedimentary rocks of Precambrian age. They are amongst the oldest rocks in Britain, and sit on yet older rocks, Lewisian gneiss . Some of
42-590: Is considered one of the most challenging triathlons in the world. The 3.4 km swim takes place in Loch Shieldaig while the 202 km bike leg is notable for the strong winds affecting competitors. Finally the 42 km run takes in two Munros during the race over the Beinn Eighe range. This Highland location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Glen Torridon The Torridon Hills surround Torridon village in
56-412: Is on the west coast of Scotland, 109 miles (175 km) north of Fort William and 80 miles (130 km) west of Inverness . Situated in an area well known to climbers, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, and visitors from around the world, the surrounding mountains rise steeply to 3,500 feet (1,100 m) from the deep sea lochs. There is a hotel, The Torridon, and a youth hostel . The loch
70-413: Is surrounded by numerous mountains to the north, including Liathach , Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe , all of which are over 3,000 feet (914.4 metres) in height. Specifically, they are: Hills between Glen Torridon and Strath Carron share much of the splendour and character of the main hills, although perhaps less of the drama: Torridon hosts the annual Celtman Extreme Triathlon since June 2011. It
84-536: The British Isles , perhaps surpassed in grandeur only by the Cuillins of Skye . Torridon Torridon ( Scottish Gaelic : Toirbheartan ) is a small village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland . The name is also applied to the area surrounding the village, particularly the Torridon Hills , mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. The village lies on the shore of Loch Torridon . Torridon
98-487: The Northwest Highlands of Scotland . The name is usually applied to the mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. They are among the most dramatic and spectacular peaks in the British Isles and made of some of the oldest rocks in the world. Many are over 3,000 feet (914.4 metres) high, so are considered Munros . These are mainly made of a type of sandstone , known as Torridonian sandstone (see Geology of Great Britain ), which over time has become eroded to produce
112-603: The Northwest Highlands exhibit Torridon geology , the Torridon hills are generally considered only to be those in the Torridon Forest to the north of Glen Torridon. Specifically, these are: Hills between Glen Torridon and Strath Carron share much of the splendour and character of the main hills, although perhaps less of the drama: The Torridon Hills exhibit some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in
126-411: The Northwest Highlands exhibit Torridon geology , the Torridon hills are generally considered only to be those in the Torridon Forest to the north of Glen Torridon. Specifically, these are: Hills between Glen Torridon and Strath Carron share much of the splendour and character of the main hills, although perhaps less of the drama: The Torridon Hills exhibit some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in
140-585: The highest peaks, such as Beinn Eighe are crowned by white Cambrian quartzite , which gives those peaks a distinctive appearance. Some of the quartzite contains fossilized worm burrows and known as pipe rock . It is circa 500 million years old. The strata are largely horizontal, and have weathered into terraces on the mountains. Each of the Torridon Hills sits very much apart from one another, and they are often likened to castles . They have steep terraced sides, and broken summit crests, riven into many pinnacles . There are numerous steep gullies running down
154-441: The quartzite contains fossilized worm burrows and known as pipe rock . It is circa 500 million years old. The strata are largely horizontal, and have weathered into terraces on the mountains. Each of the Torridon Hills sits very much apart from one another, and they are often likened to castles . They have steep terraced sides, and broken summit crests, riven into many pinnacles . There are numerous steep gullies running down
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#1732771768394168-481: The terraced sides from the peaks. The summit ridges provide excellent scrambling , and are popular with hillwalkers and mountaineers . However, like many ridge routes, there are few escape points, so once committed, the scrambler or hillwalker must complete the entire ridge before descent. There are numerous other mountains outside the immediate area of Loch Torridon which have the same characteristics, such as An Teallach near Ullapool . Although many peaks in
182-481: The terraced sides from the peaks. The summit ridges provide excellent scrambling , and are popular with hillwalkers and mountaineers . However, like many ridge routes, there are few escape points, so once committed, the scrambler or hillwalker must complete the entire ridge before descent. There are numerous other mountains outside the immediate area of Loch Torridon which have the same characteristics, such as An Teallach near Ullapool . Although many peaks in
196-409: The unique characteristics of the Torridon Hills. In geology, Torridonian describes a series of proterozoic arenaceous sedimentary rocks of Precambrian age. They are amongst the oldest rocks in Britain, and sit on yet older rocks, Lewisian gneiss . Some of the highest peaks, such as Beinn Eighe are crowned by white Cambrian quartzite , which gives those peaks a distinctive appearance. Some of
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