Torridon Loop route

Name: Torridon Loop
Rating: 4

near My City

28.7 miles

Distance

2,404 ft

Climb

-2,451 ft

Descent

1,367 ft

High Point

-47 ft

Altitude change

25 ft

Altitude min

329 ft

Altitude start

282 ft

Altitude end

-38%

Grade max

29.2%

Grade min

16 miles

Distance climb

12 miles

Distance down

2,562 ft

Distance flat

Starting at the car park, head east along the single track roadway ( A896 ) for about 3 miles, then turn right onto the Coulin Lodge track.

Once past Loch Clair keep on the left as the road turns right towards Coulin Lodge. Stay left on the forest track as it turns uphill away from the Loch. Follow this track uphill above Loch Coulin, and turn right for a downhill past the houses at Torran Cuilinn and Coulin.

At Coulin turn left onto the estate track and head south to the bridge. Continue south here along the land rover track to the summit of Coulin Pass before a fast descent on a forestry road down to Achnashellach.

At bottom of the hill, turn right onto the A890 and head for Coulags, some 4 miles along the road.

At Coulags turn right onto the track leading to the cottages. It's signposted here as a Right of Way to Torridon. Just before the road climbs to the cottages, take the singletrack off to the left which takes you past the cottages and onto the rough singletrack heading into Coire Fionnaraich. It starts with a climb which can be quite tough in places, due to the rocks on the path. Make sure the tyres are well pumped up from here onwards, this is real pinch-flat territory

You can either cross the burn on the narrow bridge, or just ride through the burn like a proper MTB'er. There are a few large drainage ditches cut across the path from here to just beyond the bothy. Follow the singletrack past the bothy as it steadily climbs to Loch Coire Fionnaraich.

Once round the loch, the real tough climb begins. You won't cycle much of this, so be prepared to pick the bike up and carry it up to the juction of the paths. It's a long slog, but worth every one of the 140m or so of vertical climb ( sorry - had to put that in there ! ).

Once you get your breath back, cycling the last little bit of ascent to the top of Bealach na Lice is easy enough.

This is where your rewards begin, as a whole new view opens up before you as you start a gentle descent around Loch an Eion, where things just get better and better.

You're about 350m above sea level at this loch, and from here to Annat it's all downhill to sea level. This is one amazing bit of natural singletrack. It has a good grippy hard packed base which gives you lots of confidence. There are rocks to avoid, rocks to jump off if you want, a large bedrock section, all of it fast and all of it fun. Don't forget to stop now and then to take in the stunning views though.

Once you get down to Annat turn right and follow the road back to the starting point. Alternatively, turn left and head along the road for 200m and take the second right to the pub for a refreshment. You deserve it after all.

Detailed Description

Torridon Loop is a 29 mile popular red route located near Torridon. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 2,404 ft with a max elevation of 1,367 ft then descends -2,451 ft.

Articles

Video & Photo Story: Scotty Laughland Rides a 52km Route in Torridon, Scotland with Jaw-Dropping Views

Dec 9, 2021 from pinkbike.com

Scotty Laughland rides the ‘Classic’ Torridon loop in Scotland, a 52km route with 1200m of climbing.

Stats

Distance

29 miles
Altitude min

25 ft
Altitude start

329 ft
Altitude end

282 ft
Climb

2,404 ft
Descent

-2,451 ft
Grade max

-38%
Grade min

29.2%
Distance climb

16 miles
Distance down

12 miles
Distance flat

2,562 ft

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