For those living within an urban area of the UK it can be easy to forget just how beautiful and varied its landscape is.
The weather may be unpredictable compared to other European locations, but it is certainly not lacking when it comes to awe-inspiring views.
No location in the UK embodies this more than the Highlands in Scotland, where choppy seas and imposing lochs collide with impressive hills and mountains.
Despite how remote they are, certain parts of the Highlands are major tourist attractions.
The infamous Loch Ness, towering Ben Nevis and magical Glenfinnan Viaduct (as featured in the Harry Potter film series) are in many of the guide books.
However, venture further north to even more remote parts of the country and you will discover even more unrivalled beauty.
This includes the tiny village of Torridon, located on the west coast.
Sitting on the shores of Loch Torridon, which opens out to the sea, it is dwarfed by the Torridon Hills behind, making its buildings seem too small to even be real.
Regardless of how isolated Torridon village is, it has become a popular base for travellers.
Visit Scotland says: “Torridon has a dramatic and desolate setting beneath the mountains, on the shore of Upper Loch Torridon in Wester Ross.
“Situated on a scenic minor road which winds along the northern shore of Upper Loch Torridon climbing and twisting past lochans, cliffs, gorges and green wooded slopes, the town is a good base for exploring the neighbouring countryside.”
Due to its location it is the perfect holiday destination for keen hikers,
“The area is packed full with great walking paths including the magnificent ridge walk along the Liathach massif, or the strenuous traverse of Beinn Eighe,” Visit Scotland adds.
“A rewarding lower level walk is the seven mile hike up the coast from Lower Diabaig, 10 miles north west of Torridon village to Redpoint.”
Technically a mountain range, the name of Torridon is also used in reference to the hills behind the village.
The National Trust for Scotland describes the hills as a “place of majestic beauty and uncompromising terrain”.
“Considered by many to embody the North Highland landscape of Scotland, Torridon is an ancient and enchanting wilderness of water and rock,” it says.
“The rugged mountains are incredibly old – the Torridonian sandstone that forms the bulk of all the mountains dates back 750 million years.”
However, there is more than just hiking to enjoy in Torridon village.
Lovers of wildlife might be lucky to spot otters in the loch, mountain hares and red deer in the hills, and golden eagles in the sky.
And for holidaymakers who like a bit more comfort, the village boasts a large five star boutique hotel, The Torridon.
The area is also the location for the popular Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon which takes place every year.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
