The Cape Wrath Trail
The Cape Wrath Trail is a long distance walk from Fort William to the northwesternmost point of mainland Britain, Cape Wrath. The route is unmarked and there is no official line, so you can choose your own variation. It is a superb for very experienced long-distance backpackers, passing through magnificent wild landscapes for most of the route.
Walkhighlands does not yet feature a detailed guide to the Cape Wrath Trail; however you can check out the trip reports below for photos and descriptions of this route.
THE CHALLENGE
The trail is completely unmarked and passes through extremely wild and rugged terrain, far from services and with several dangerous river crossings. It has the reputation of being Britain's toughest long distance route.
If you are planning to walk the route, the original guidebook is still available from Amazon:
The following users have walked the Cape Wrath Trail:
jondale mountainstar greenraymond61 mamacgregor 1444 Iainhamill samohtw Fortuna95 MalGleave LDPWalker Paula Hubens mikeypower23@ Shinglar nickzip Bjørn lusian colinstevo1964 kennethrhodes john_g_stewart
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User reports from the Cape Wrath Trail
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Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walkers' responsibility to check it and navigate using a map and compass.