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The Torridon

'By air' section says the resort has helicopter landing facilities; no rules given.

About The Torridon

The Torridon is a hotel in Highland, Scotland. Its own website says: 'By air' section says the resort has helicopter landing facilities; no rules given. the closest railway station is Achnashellach, 7.9 miles away; the nearest hospital with an A&E department is Ross Memorial Hospital, 41 miles away. It is one of 29 landing sites we list in Highland.

Compiled from open data (OurAirports), the council and postcode lookup, railway station and hospital data, and the site's own website where it says anything about helicopters. It is information only; confirm everything with the site.

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TypeHotel
NationScotland
Position57°31′43.4″N 5°31′41.8″W
57.52873, -5.52829
Map and directionsOpen in Google Maps · Directions
Official websitethetorridon.com
Helicopter information'By air' section says the resort has helicopter landing facilities; no rules given.
Policy stated on its own website

Illustration: landing area.

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Daylight

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UK night is from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Times are UK local time, calculated for this position.

Local council and planning

Council areaHighland
RegionScotland
Nearest postcodeIV22 2EY

Planning rules in Scotland differ from England. Ask the local planning authority before you rely on any temporary-use right. Read the landing rules.

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Getting there

Nearest railway stations

  • Achnashellach 7.9 mi · about 21 min by road
  • Strathcarron 8.2 mi · about 21 min by road
  • Attadale 9.7 mi · about 25 min by road

Straight-line distance; road times are rough estimates (approx.). Check your own route.

Eat, drink and stay nearby

Pubs and restaurants

Places to stay

  • The Torridon Hotel hotel · 0.0 mi
  • The Torridon Inn hotel · 0.1 mi
  • Ferroch guest house · 0.6 mi
  • Tigh Loran guest house · 1.5 mi

Data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Not checked by us: confirm opening times and whether they welcome fly-in guests.

Safety

Nearest hospital with an A&E: Ross Memorial Hospital · 41 mi

For information only. In an emergency, call 999.

Flight times from here

ToDistanceAbout
Glasgow108 nm1 h 03
Edinburgh122 nm1 h 09
Belfast177 nm1 h 36
Newcastle201 nm1 h 47
Dublin252 nm2 h 12
Leeds261 nm2 h 17
Manchester267 nm2 h 20

Approximate: a typical twin helicopter at 130 knots, with 5% for routing and 10 minutes for start-up and arrival. Not a flight plan; weather and routing change it.

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Distances are straight-line; road times are rough estimates.

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Questions about The Torridon

Can helicopters land at The Torridon?

Yes, according to its own website: 'By air' section says the resort has helicopter landing facilities; no rules given. Always arrange the landing with the venue first.

Do I need permission to land at The Torridon?

Yes. Always get permission from the landowner or the venue before you land. Many sites ask for prior permission (PPR) by phone or email, and some charge a landing fee. Members can see any prior-permission note, contact and fee we hold in the rules section of this page, and the landing-rules guide explains planning, noise and airspace.

Where is The Torridon?

The Torridon is a hotel at 57.5287, -5.5283, in the Highland council area, Scotland. The closest railway station is Achnashellach (7.9 miles).

What is the nearest A&E to The Torridon?

The nearest hospital with an emergency department that we have on file is Ross Memorial Hospital, about 41 miles away in a straight line. In an emergency, call 999.

When can I land at The Torridon?

Many private sites only accept landings in daylight, and UK night is counted from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. The daylight table on this page is calculated for this exact position. Check the opening hours and any seasonal restrictions with the venue.

Information only. Hours and policies change: confirm with the venue before you fly. Private sites need the landowner's permission. Is this your site? Update or add your details.