North to the Cape - The Cape Wrath Trail

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Reprinted

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Published

15 Feb 2011

Edition

First

ISBN

9781852842857

ISBN (10)

1852842857

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.4cm

Weight

230g

Pages

208

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Originally Published

1 Dec 1999

North to the Cape

A trek from Fort William to Cape Wrath by Denis Brook, Phil Hinchliffe

The Cape Wrath Trail runs for 200-mile through the West Highlands from Fort William to Cape Wrath. 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. More...

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Seasons

May and June are ideal; September and October can be fine but there will be some diversions from Read More... 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, Read More... Kinlochewe, Dundonnell, Ullapool, Inchnadamph and Rhiconich.

Difficulty

The Cape Wrath Trail is a tough walk. Wild, remote, far from civilisation. Rain, midges, river Read More... crossings all to be surmounted.

Must See

Wild and remote glens and lochs in Scotland’s far north-west. Morar and Knoydart, Loch Duich, Read More... 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.