Torlundy: Winter days between Nevis Range and Ben Nevis

For a skiing holiday in Torlundy, Nevis Range is the central winter attraction. The gondola ascends 650 metres to Aonach Mòr. Gentle beginner slopes are located at the Gondola Top Station. More challenging routes away from marked pistes run through the Back Corries. This separation makes it easier to assess the skiing day when not everyone in a travel group has the same level of prior knowledge.

Nevis Range: Runs and mountain trails

Nevis Range also has walking trails to viewpoints on the mountain. They form a separate offering alongside the runs and should be distinguished from the beginner slopes and the routes in the Back Corries. Visitors who are not skiing can therefore enjoy trails and viewpoints as an independent mountain activity.

Getting there and points of reference in Torlundy

The North Face car park can be reached from the A82 via a signposted turn-off near Torlundy.

The access route to Nevis Range leads from Fort William via the Caledonia Way (NCN 78) and local paths towards Torlundy and through Leanachan Forest. The route therefore includes Fort William as its starting point, the Caledonia Way, local paths, Torlundy and Leanachan Forest. The A82, by contrast, provides the road connection to the North Face car park.

Buses between Fort William and Nevis Range or Spean Bridge may stop in Torlundy on request. For travel using this connection, the stop therefore remains subject to a request and is not generally guaranteed.

Mountain trails for experienced hikers

At Torlundy, the North Face car park is given as the starting point for the route over the Carn Mor Dearg Arête; it leads via Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis.

The Carn Mor Dearg Arête is a challenging ridge scramble. It should only be attempted by experienced scramblers and physically fit mountain hikers. This distinguishes the route from an ordinary walking trail: both the ridge and the recommended physical condition require a more demanding tour.

The North Face Trail offers beautiful views of Ben Nevis and follows the Allt a Mhuillin, the mill stream. Its character therefore differs from the route over the Carn Mor Dearg Arête: here, the stream and views of Ben Nevis are the focus, while there, the challenging ridge route over Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis takes centre stage.

Regional history near Torlundy

The Torlundy Decoy Control Bunker served as the control bunker for a nearby decoy installation. This was intended to divert bombing raids away from the aluminium works in Fort William.

The bunker contains two rooms: a control room with an escape hatch and a generator room with three engine foundations. The two rooms therefore differ in their fittings and demonstrate the technical function of the structure.

New Inverlochy Castle is also located near Torlundy. The mansion was built between 1863 and 1891 by 1st Lord Abinger.

For comparison with other destinations, you can also view Roybridge, Spean Bridge and Fort William.

For the overarching travel overview: Highland.