Beinn Damh walk

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Head up the A896 towards Torridon. Just by the Torridon road junction on the left, there is an informative National Trust hut worth dropping into. At the end of the concrete track there is a deer museum and captive deer along with an enclosed bird watching hide overlooking the top of Upper Loch Torridon.

Bienn Damph walk (4-5 hours)

This walk starts the Shieldaig side of the Torridon Inn / Hotel. There is parking by the road bridge. The entrance is hidden amongst the rhododendrons with steps leading up a well made path. The track goes up through the Caledonian Pines, then up above the tree line. At this height there is a waterfall to the left which you can hear, and a little path for a good photo shot.

For some this may be far enough, in which case, turn back & visit the Torridon Inn for refreshment (seasonal opening).

Or continue up the hill. The section to the saddle gets quite steep, rough & wet at the top. It is worth walking straight over the saddle to see the views over Loch Damph and beyond. A great spot for lunch. From here you can go on up to your left or right. The peak to your left is a relatively easy Munro. The way back down is the way you went up.

Alternative

For a gentler walk, park alongside the main road, on the left, by the beach at the head of Upper Loch Torridon, just after the Annat village sign. There is a walk signposted on the right which is a linear path, close to the house built into the hill. Go as far as you want & return the same way. You get great views of Glen Torridon without such hard uphill slog.