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Torr Achilty
Torr Achilty stands at 256m at NH 447 550 above the village of Contin, where the Conon emerges from its dam-controlled gorge below Loch Achonachie. The name signals a steep-sided hill, and indeed it rises abruptly from the riverside flat — a conspicuous little summit on the road north.
Quick facts
- Height
- 256m/ 840ft
- Grid ref
- NH 44765 55077
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 24km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
woodland paths 30% · heather moorland 50% · rocky summit 20%
A waymarked path leaves the Contin community woodland car park, climbing through Scots pine and birch to a broad track contour, then doubling back to the summit pillar. 1-2 hours round trip.
Terrain
Forest tracks and signed footpaths throughout, with mossy steps and tree roots over a couple of short steeper sections. The summit clearing is heathery with a concrete OS pillar.
In winter
Below the snowline most winters. After ice the steeper section near the top can become slippery underfoot — microspikes more than enough. A great cold-weather choice when high hills are closed in.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 29m
- Edinburgh6h 32m
OS maps: OS Landranger 26, OS Explorer 431
Mobile signal: Good signal on summit; EE reliable. Fine Black Isle and Strathconon views.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:19
- Sunset
- 22:19
- Civil dawn
- 03:07
- Civil dusk
- 23:31
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Torr Achilty on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Dingwall station
Ben Wyvis approach; Easter Ross; junction for Kyle and Far North lines
11km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Inverness
Highland capital — gateway to Cairngorms, Affric, Far North
24km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Glen Ord
Muir of Ord — Black Isle distillery; the Singleton range's Highland anchor
9km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Torr Achilty — common questions
- How hard is Torr Achilty?
- Torr Achilty is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Forest tracks and signed footpaths throughout, with mossy steps and tree roots over a couple of short steeper sections.
- When is the best time to climb Torr Achilty?
- The standard good-weather months for Torr Achilty are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Torr Achilty?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Torr Achilty?
- Good signal on summit; EE reliable. Fine Black Isle and Strathconon views.
- Is Torr Achilty safe in winter?
- Below the snowline most winters. After ice the steeper section near the top can become slippery underfoot — microspikes more than enough. A great cold-weather choice when high hills are closed in.
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