North to the Cape - The Cape Wrath Trail
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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.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.











