Walking the Cape Wrath Trail

A guidebook to walking the 370km (230 mile) Cape Wrath Trail between Fort William and Cape Wrath. This long-distance trek through the Scottish Highlands is suitable for experienced backpackers and can be walked in around 3 weeks.

The Cape Wrath Trail is regarded as the toughest long-distance route in Britain. There are no pack-carrying services and often no clear paths. Limited re-supply points mean you need to be self-sufficient for several days at a time.

• Described from south to north in 14 stages of 13-45km (8-28 miles)
• 6 alternate stages are also detailed to give a flexible itinerary of between two and three weeks
• Route passes Glenfinnan, Barisdale, Kinloch Hourn, Shiel Bridge, Strathcarron, Kinlochewe, Dundonnell, Ullapool, Bridge of Orchy, Inchnadamph, Kylesku, Rhiconich, Kinlochbervie, Durness
• Highlights include Glenfinnan monument and viaduct, Knoydart, Barisdale, Forcan ridge, Falls of Glomach, Beinn Eighe, Lochan Fada, Shenavall, An Teallach, Glen Douchary, Glen Oykel, Ben More, Glencoul, Arkle, Foinaven, Sandwood Bay
• Suitable to be walked April through June and September through October
• OS maps are included for each stage