Location
Birch Grove Cabin is located on the north west coast of the Highlands of Scotland, about 5 miles miles from the village of Torridon.
The cabin overlooks Upper Loch Torridon and the mountains beyond, in a designated National Scenic Area. Wester Alligin is a small, rural, coastal settlement.
Travel time by car from Inverness is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes (67 miles).
Public transport, train to Achnasheen, followed by pre-booked taxi Torridon Private Hire (24 - 48 hours notice required)
Explore
Essentials
Birch Grove Cabin is in a rural location. We recommend you bring provisions with you as there are very few shops and limited opening hours. For general provisions Torridon Stores offers a good selection of basics (check opening times).
Eating out
Locally there's Torridon Stores and Cafe with great coffee and selection of cakes. Further around the loch in Shieldaig there's Nanny's with a selection of coffees and cakes. Travel west over the Bealach na Gaoithe to the end of the road at Diabaig and you will find the Gille Brighde Cafe and Restaurant. Towards Annat is The Torridon Hotel it has a number of dining options both formal and informal.
Walking & hiking
Birch Grove Cabin is ideal for low level and coastal walks from the door. Walk Highlands website has detailed descriptions of a range of options with varying difficulty, length and time required. You will find a number of suggested walks in our Guest Information Booklet. For the more adventurous the Torridon mountains offer a range of outstanding options. Details of these can also be found on Walk Highlands website. There are local guides providing instruction and experiences for a range of abilities e.g. Climb Torridon. If planning a long, one way walk, pick up or drop off is available from Torridon Private hire.
Mountain biking
Riders looking for a remote adventure experience will find the Torridon area a destination not to miss. Detailed information on routes and trails can be found on Trail Forks website.
Kayaking
The coastline around Loch Torridon provides some awe-inspiring scenery. There are a number of public jetties for launching your own equipment. Shieldaig Outdoor Adventures provides a range of activities and an equipment hire service.
Photography
The Scottish Highlands offer diverse opportunities for photography, from dramatic landscapes to wildlife and pretty coastal villages. A stunning exhibition of inspiring landscape and wildlife photography can be see at The Applecross Photographic Gallery. Enjoy a free coffee while you browse.
Art
Inspired by the wide open landscape Lisa Fenton O'Brien is based in Shieldaig at the Blue Roof Studio. Further a field along the road towards Kishorn is The Bealach Cafe and Gallery at Tornapress with a range of work from artists and crafters.
Tours
Donald MacDonald Tours offers a true highland experience on a variety of tours taking in the spectacular scenery combined with in depth local knowledge. You'll be collected and driven in a comfortable and tidy Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle.