Walking the Cape Wrath Trail : Backpacking through the Scottish Highlands: Fort William to Cape Wrath

£17.95

Author: Harper, Iain

Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands

Published on 25 June 2024 by Cicerone Press in the United Kingdom.

Paperback / softback | 176 pages, Approx. 150 colour illustrations, 70 maps and 20 route profiles
118 x 172 x 7 | 196g

A guidebook to walking the 370km (230 mile) Cape Wrath Trail between Fort William and Cape Wrath. This long-distance trek through the Scottish Highlands is suitable for experienced backpackers as it is often regarded as the toughest-long distance route in Britain.

The route is described from south to north in 14 stages, ranging in distance between 13 and 45 kms (8-28 miles). Six alternate stages are also detailed to give a flexible itinerary of between two and three weeks.

Elevation graphs included, and 1:50,000 OS maps for each stageHighlights include Glenfinnan monument and viaduct, Knoydart, Barisdale, Forcan ridge, Falls of Glomach, Beinn Eighe, Lochan Fada, Shenavall, An Teallach, Glen Douchary, Glen Oykel, Ben More, Glencoul, Arkle, Foinaven, Sandwood BayDetailed information on accommodation and resupply opportunities providedSafety, packing and preparation adviceCompactly-sized to fit in a jacket pocket