North to the Cape - A Trek from Fort William to Cape Wrath

A 200 mile, 326km backpacking trek from Fort William to Cape Wrath, for the experienced walker. Taking 2-3 weeks, this crosses wild land of Scotland’s northwest coast including Morar, Knoydart, Applecross, Torridon and Assynt on its way to the Cape.

North to the Cape

A trek from Fort William to Cape Wrath

Authors

Denis Brook
Phil Hinchliffe

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852842857

Availability

Published

Price

£11.99

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Sample Routes (3)

Seasons

May and June are ideal; September and October can be fine but there will be some diversions from stalking on estates. July and August are OK if you can cope with midges and accommodation being full.

Centres

Fort William to Cape Wrath. Several villages along the way, including Shiel Bridge, Strathcarron, Kinlochewe, Dundonnell, Ullapool, Inchnadamph and Rhiconich.

Difficulty

A tough walk, one of Britain’s toughest. Wild, remote, far from civilisation. Rain, midges, river crossings all to be surmounted.

Must See

Wild and remote glens and lochs in Scotland’s far north-west. Morar and Knoydart, Loch Duich, Falls of Glomach, the Beinne Eighe National Nature Reserve, Torridon, An Teallach, and more up to the Cape.

This is a glorious long-distance walk in the West Highlands from Fort William to Cape Wrath. Described as 'a quintessential backpacking walk' it is a challenging route for the experienced walker. The authors had six main criteria in mind: a variety of scenery, no long hauls over featureless terrain, use of designated paths, interesting geography, no high peaks to climb and a good day's walk every day with accommodation at the end.

The route is split into 21 stages, many with an easier bad-weather alternative. Guide includes details of accommodation and advice on where to purchase provisions etc.