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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Overview Maps (1)
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.

July 2007

P54 It has been reported to the authors that the bridge does exist.

P73 It has been reported to the authors that the hut is now unusable.

P76 It has been reported to the authors that access to viewpoint now improved.

P80 It has been reported to the authors that a bunkhouse exists at Canas-luinie.

P87 It has been reported to the authors that one may camp on the grass next to the Strathcarron Hotel (presumably with permission from the hotelier).

9th Stage
It has been reported to the authors that there is a hostel at Craig (on the A890, about 4km east of Achnashellach Station) and a new path from Craig to the Coulin Pass. OS confirms the hostel but not the path.

11th and 12th Stages
The hotel at Allt na h’Airbhe is now closed and the ferry is discontinued. So, if you really must go to Ullapool you will have to walk up the busy A839.