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North to the Cape

A trek from Fort William to Cape Wrath

Authors
Denis Brook
Phil Hinchliffe
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
ISBN
9781852842857
Published
1 Dec 1999
Availability
Published
Edition
First
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ISBN (10)
1852842857
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
230g
Pages
208
No. Maps
22
No. Photos
0
Originally Published
1 Dec 1999
 
Price £11.99

A guide to Scotland's 200 mile, 326km backpacking trekking route through the West Highlands 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.

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.
 
 
 
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