Torridon Hills
(Redirected from
Glen Torridon
)
| Torridon Hills | |
|---|---|
Highlands of Scotland
| |
| Location | Northwest Highlands, Scotland, UK |
| OS grid | NG895565 |
The Torridon Hills surround
Munros
.
Rock types
These are mainly made of a type of
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
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.
Major peaks
Although many peaks in 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 the
Skye
.
See also
- W A Poucher
- Highlands of Scotland