Summary

This is a beautiful stage of the Cape Wrath Trail, with generally good conditions underfoot and few real navigational challenges. From Morvich the route follows a popular path to the dramatic Falls of Glomach before an airy, very steep and scrambly descent, before heading up Glen Elchaig and a hill crossing to end at the exceptionally remote Maol-bhuidhe bothy. There is no road access and it is assumed walkers will stay in the bothy or wild-camp.

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Grade

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Bog Factor

  • 4/5

Rating

Terrain

Clear, firm footpaths in the main, but occasional rough, boggy footpaths and pathless terrain. Descent by the Falls of Glomach is on a precarious, exposed path with minor scrambling. There are burn and river crossings which may become impassable in spate.

Hillwalking in Winter

Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.

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Getting there

Start

Morvich.

Public Transport

Bus to Morvich; no road access to end of stage.

Start Grid Ref

NG966210

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Services

Morvich has a campsite and bed and breakfast. There is a further campsite, hostel accommodation and a hotel at nearby Shiel Bridge. There are no facilities at the end of the stage except the very remote and basic Maol-bhuidhe bothy - an open shelter. It is assumed that walkers will use this or wild camp.