Location

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). 

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. 

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

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​.

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.

There's a great rural book shop in Gairloch with a coffee shop. Hillbillies is packed full of hidden gems, with a knowledgable team willing to help.​ Relax back at the cabin with your feet up watching the ever changing light across the loch and mountains.  

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.

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.

Further north beyond Gairloch are the Inverewe Gardens where the warmth of the Gulf Stream meets the Highlands. A drive south from the cabin leads to the Applecross peninsular with it's scenic coast road, mountain pass and famous Inn.