Camas Tòrsa

Camas Tòrsa
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  • This destination contains areas of open water which can be hazardous if you are not suitably prepared. Follow our water safety advice and take care.

About

A peaceful picnic site with intriguing Viking history

Camas Tòrsa reminds us that this area was a Viking stronghold a thousand years ago. Its Gaelic name means 'the bay of Thor's river'. Today it's a tranquil place. There are wonderful views across Loch Sunart. Watch out for seals, otters and white-tailed eagles fishing in the loch.

Oakwoods once grew all along the Atlantic coast from Norway to Spain. Fragments of these ancient forests have survived across Sunart. The Vikings particularly valued the local oaks for building boats.

Facilities and access

Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Parking
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic area

You'll find public toilets, refreshments and shops at nearby Acharacle.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park.

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Getting here

From Strontian, take the A816 west to Salen. Then follow the B8007 for about 1¼ miles (2 km). Camas Tòrsa car park is on your left.

Using SatNav?

PH36 4JN is the nearest postcode.

Public transport

There are buses from Fort William to Kilchoan via Salen every day except Sunday, which pass Camas Tòrsa. Find timetables at Traveline Scotland.

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Get in touch

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Email
enquiries.west@forestryandland.gov.scot
Phone
0300 067 6650 (option 1)
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Nearby forests

Drooping conifer branch

1
Lochan na Dunaich

A peaceful loch alive with water lilies and dragonflies

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking
Distance from 'Lochan na Dunaich': 1.1 miles
Drooping conifer branch

2
Sàilean nan Cuileag

Ancient woodland leads to a peaceful natural harbour

Facilities and activities
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Sàilean nan Cuileag': 1.45 miles
Drooping conifer branch

3
Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide

Spot seals, herons and otters on Loch Sunart

Facilities and activities
All ability trails
All ability trails
Easy-access facilities
Easy-access facilities
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Walking
Walking
Wildlife hide
Wildlife hide
Stay the Night
Stay the Night
Distance from 'Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide': 3.88 miles
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