Highland Cattle
Wester Ross
Seven-day Wester Ross and Torirdon Hiking Adventure
Based on the shores of Upper Loch Torridon at Inveralligin, we’ll be surrounded by some of Scotland’s most celebrated mountains. Beinn Alligin, Liathach and Beinn Eighe dominate the landscape, their great sandstone ridges providing some of the finest and most spectacular mountain walking in Britain.
Wester Ross
Views across Loch Torridon/Inveralligin view
Inveralligin
The Area
Inveralligin is a tiny, remote Highland settlement on the northern shore of Upper Loch Torridon, surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Wester Ross. Sitting beneath Beinn Alligin and close to Liathach and Beinn Eighe, it makes an exceptional base for both mountain and coastal walking.
Quiet and wonderfully unspoilt, Inveralligin feels properly away from it all, yet Torridon village, Shieldaig and Lower Diabaig are all within reach. Best of all for our trip, several superb walks can begin directly from our accommodation at Ben View.
Loch Views
Wester Ross from the dam
Highlights
Bespoke tailor made trips
- Walk amongst the great mountains of Torridon, including Beinn Alligin, Beinn Eighe and Beinn Damh, with the possibility of a bigger final mountain adventure if conditions allow.
- Experience the spectacular Coire Mhic Fhearchair and Triple Buttress, one of the most impressive mountain landscapes in Scotland.
- Discover the beautiful coastal village of Shieldaig, combining a scenic walk with wildlife, harbour views and time to enjoy the village.
- Explore the wild coastline around Lower Diabaig and Red Point, where remote paths, beaches and views towards Skye and Raasay provide a complete contrast to the mountains.
Ben View
On the water’s edge
Accommodation
Ben View, Inveralligin or Torridon Youth Hostel
Our main base for the week is Ben View, a spacious five-bedroom house in Inveralligin overlooking Upper Loch Torridon. It provides a wonderful communal base where we can eat together, relax after our walks and plan the following day’s adventures. As many guests prefer single occupancy of a double or twin room, the number we can accommodate at Ben View may be lower than its maximum sleeping capacity.
When this is full, we strongly recommend booking your own room at the Torridon Youth Hostel.
High Points of Wester Ross
This itinerary is a planned outline and may be adjusted according to weather conditions, group fitness, or local advice.
Itinerary
A week of Adventure
Our seven-day adventure begins at Ben View in Inveralligin, overlooking Upper Loch Torridon, before heading into some of Wester Ross’s most spectacular landscapes. We’ll tackle classic mountain days on Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe, including the magnificent Coire Mhic Fhearchair and Triple Buttress, before changing pace with a day exploring the coast, woodland and Highland village of Shieldaig. We return to the mountains for Beinn Damh, one of the finest viewpoints in Torridon, before following the wild coastline around Lower Diabaig, Craig and Red Point, finishing with dinner at the wonderfully remote Gille Brighde. Our final day is deliberately kept as a Wild Card, allowing us to choose the best adventure for the weather, conditions and the group — a fitting finale to a week of mountains, coast and wilderness.
The mountain on the doorstep
Terrain and Fitness
What do you need to know?
Terrain & Fitness – This trip is graded Moderate–Strenuous (4/5) overall. Expect a mix of maintained paths, rough moorland, boulder fields, and short scrambly sections on certain peaks. Daily outings last 6–8 hours, with up to 900–1,000 m of ascent on big mountain days. You will need a good level of fitness and prior experience in UK mountain terrain.
Suilvan in the distance
The Finer Points
How this trip works
We are a guiding provider, not a tour operator. To keep your choices flexible and costs transparent. If group accommodation is arranged (such as a shared house), we will source and coordinate the booking on behalf of all participants. The total cost will then be divided between those staying, and payment will be collected in advance to secure the property collectively. If you choose to stay in alternative accommodation, you will be responsible for arranging and paying for your own booking directly. Our guided programme and logistics are provided separately.
What this means
Guiding & programme fee — paid to us.
How to book (simple steps)
- Reserve your place on this trip with us with a non-refundable deposit of £100 by contacting Samantha Armstrong
- Organise accommodation, liaising with WALX Derwent and Dales.
- See ‘How to prepare guide’, which is sent separately once booked.
Prices and Supplements
- Guiding Price: £ 540 pp.
- Management and logistics fee: £70 pp
- Accommodation Price: From £180 pp based on sharing
- Single Supplement: Depending on room type single, double or king from- £290 pp
- Payment terms – Non-refundable deposit upon booking. Balance is due 8 weeks prior to the trip.
- We need a minimum of 6 for this trip to go ahead. We aim for a group size of 12 participants.
- You can choose to join us for the weekend or for the full three-day experience.
Booking contact: WALX Derwent & Dales Samantha Armstrong Email: sam.derwentdales@walx.co.uk Phone: 07860 478409
What’s Not Included
- Accommodation, meals, packed lunches, drinks,
- Personal travel insurance in case of cancellation (mandatory)
- We will set up a WhatsApp group and put you in contact with each other to organise travel plans.
We will issue a comprehensive kit list for winter walking and T&C’s.