Ben Damph Estate has alot to offer those who enjoy the outdoors, with 14,5000 acres of land, it contains an awe-inspiring mixture of magnificent mountains and glens, wild sea lochs and great inland lochs, with views constantly changing colour and mood.

Walking & Climbing

There are endless opportunities for walking at Ben Damph, from a pleasant leisurely stroll to an arduous all-day hike, or a climb needing good equipment and mountaineering skills.

Wildlife

For the keen photographer, naturalist or ornithologist, the Torridon area provides opportunities to see rare species in their natural habitat. From the plentiful red deer to the wild orchid, there will always be an interesting natural observation made by visitors to the Estate.

Freshwater Loch and Sea Fishing

Fishing on the Estate is of the highest quality, and hugely varied. Loch Damph is over three and a half miles long and has excellent fishing for brown trout and sea trout and the occasional salmon and arctic char. There are many hill lochs full of wild brown trout and the river Thrail is a well-known salmon river. Boats are available for hire on the sea and on Loch Damph.  Bank fishing on Loch Damph and the hill lochs and fishing on the river Thrail is included in the rental of the New Lodge and the Thrail House.  Fly fishing only.  May and June are the best months for wild brown trout fishing.

Deer Stalking and Rough Shooting

Deer Stalking and Rough Shooting are by arrangement.

The red deer stalking on Ben Damph is exceptional.  The steep ground, changeable weather and magnificent scenery make for unforgettable days on the hill.  Ten to 15 stags are normally taken between 25 Aug & 20 Oct and 20 hinds between 21 Oct & 15 Feb.  The highland garron (pony) Kate assists with bringing the stags home to the larder using the pony paths.  Currently the roe deer population is being conserved so that numbers increase to utilise the 400 acres of regeneration and new plantings on Loch Damphside.

Costs:

Stags £350           (£150 outing fee + £200 for stag shot)Hinds £250           (£150 outing fee + £100 for hind shot)

Rough Shooting in season: 

There are ptarmigan on the high tops above 2000ft and a few grouse.  While greylag geese, duck, snipe and woodcock are on the lower ground.  A pointer or setter is useful for the grouse and a spaniel or labrador for the other species.

Cost: £30 per gun per day