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Torr a' Challtuinn Rising

Assynt, Traligill, Sutherland.

Rising on the south bank of the River Traligill opposite the confluence with the Allt Poll an Droighinn, northwest of Torr a' Challtuinn (or Tor a Caldine - rock outcrop or ridge of the hazel).

In wet weather, a substantial flow of water emerges from a boulder ruckle below a gnarly tree. In dry weather this reduces to a trickle. Some rocks have been removed to allow access to a short wet crawl but the boulders above appear unstable.

Alternative Names: Hazel Ridge Rising

Notes: This flow may be entirely within boulders infilling a deep gulley and while removing further material from the rising might be possible but could de-stabilize the bank and tree above.

Hydrographic Feeds: No obvious source.

Hydrographic Resurgences: River Traligill