A Cape Wrath Trail
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About A Cape Wrath Trail
The Cape Wrath Trail is a very achievable, definitely adventurous trek from Inverie on the Knoydart peninsula, to Cape Wrath, the North West tip of the UK mainland; about 170 miles of fascinating wild landscapes and ever changing vistas in 14 one day stages. It's hard to believe there is so much wild, untamed terrain in the UK, and you can get there. It is a route of incomparable contrasts, of wild passes and lonely glens, of some rough walking but awe-inspiring wild mountains and along stunning coasts. A great adventure for the intrepid! (Not a path all the way though).
The opportunity for wild-life spotting is considerable along our Cape Wrath Trail walking holiday. We pass through habitats where one would not be surprised to see creatures like – red deer, golden eagles, ptarmigan, otters, seals, basking sharks… to name but a few.
Early booking (more than 8 weeks in advance) is strongly recommended on this holiday.
A Cape Wrath Trail - Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Leave Stirling and travel by mini-bus via Glencoe and Fort William to Mallaig and our first nights accommodation.
Day 2: Ferry across to Knoydart to start our adventure along the Cape Wrath Trail. Our route takes us up across the Mam Barrisdale,between wild mountains revealing spectacular views across Barrisdale Bay, before dropping down to the coast and our ferry rendezvous over to Arnisdale.(10mls / 564m ascent) Accommodation for the next 3 nights on the shores of Loch Duich.
Day 3: Head on along the Cape Wrath Trail from Arnisdale to Glen More via Bealach Aoidhdailean. (10ml / 530m ascent)
Day 4: Morvich to Killilan either by the Eas Ban or the Falls of Glomach, depending on weather and conditions. (10-12ml / 540-720m ascent)
Day 5: Killilan to Strathcarron takes us another stage along the Cape Wrath Trail. Accommodation for the next 3 nights at Torridon. (12ml / 620m ascent)
Day 6: Strathcarron to Torridon via the wild Bealach na Lice. (12ml / 450m ascent)
Day 7: Torridon to Kinlochewe, via the spectacular Coire Mhic Nobuill and Coire Toll a’Ghiubhais route. (12ml / 680m ascent)
Day 8: We reach half way along the Cape Wrath Trail today, somewhere on our route from Kinlochewe to Destitution Road by Lochan Fada and Loch a’Bhraoin. (16ml / 600m ascent). Accommodation for the next 3 nights at Ullapool
Day 9: Inverlael to Duag Bridge via Strath Mulzie. (15ml / 800m ascent)
Day 10: Duag Bridge to Loch Ailsh on easier ground mostly with time to savour the past few days and many, many vistas of our Cape Wrath Trail walk. (12ml / 210m ascent).
Day 11: Loch Ailsh to Inchnadamph, squirming between Breabag and Conival. (11ml / 400m ascent). Accommodation for the next 2 nights at Achmelvich.
Day 12: Inchnadamph to Loch na Gainmhich, using the fascinating wiggly stalkers path, with the Eas a’Chuill Aluin waterfall nearby. (10ml / 820m ascent)
Day 13: Ever northwards along our Cape Wrath Trail walk, we head from Kylesku to Loch Stack. Accommodation for the next 3 nights at Durness. (12ml / 600m ascent)
Day 14: Loch Stack, around the base of Arkle, to Rhiconnich. (7ml / 130m ascent).
Day 15: A Early start to get transported across the Kyles of Durness by ferry, then out to Cape Wrath. From there we walk to and across Sandwood Bay and onwards to Blairmore (12ml / 575m ascent). (Doing it this way takes the worry away about reaching the ferry before it stops). Time to celebrate a well walked Cape Wrath Trail and absorb memories of an incomaprable route.
Day 16: Return to Stirling via Inverness, tired but happy and exhilarated, arriving about 16:00.
A Cape Wrath Trail - what's included?
Your walking holiday includes:
- 14 guided walking days along the Cape Wrath Trail
- 1 night Guest House accommodation with breakfast
- 14 nights hostel accommodation (alternative accommodation may be available)
- Full board from breakfast day 2 to breakfast day 16
- 3 Ferry journeys
- Transport from and back to Stirling
- Daily transport as required and for baggage
- Qualified Leader
- Support Manager
- Personalised Certificate
Group Size:
The minimum group size is 6. The maximum number of participants per leader is 10.
Group Bookings & Private Guiding
Additional dates or spaces are available for group booking and private guiding by arrangement. Please phone us on 01786 445 703 or complete the Special Enquiry form.
Early Bird Bonus
Book your holiday more than 12 weeks in advance to claim 5% off.
You must quote “Early Bird 08” promotional code on your booking form as the discount will not be automatically applied.
Book Your Cape Wrath Walking Holiday
How would you like to pay for your CNDo Scotland activity?
If you would prefer to pay by:
- Cheque - download our postal booking form.
- Credit/Debit card securely online - use the form below
| Dates | SRS | Price | Spaces (?) | |
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| Sorry - We have no further availability on this holiday in 2008. If you have a small group and would like to do this holiday privately or are interested in this holiday for next year please contact us. | ||||
Self Guided Extensions
Extend your holiday in Scotland for a few extra days planning your own explorations. We'll arrange the accommodation, neccessary transport and provide you with a dossier of tantalising information.
Check out the Self Guided Extensions available for this holiday
Recommended Reading for your Walking Holiday
To get the most from your walking holiday you may wish to do some background reading prior to departure.
Books which you may find informative are:
- Highways and Byways in the West Highlands by Seton Paul Gordon
- Companion Guide to the West Highlands of Scotland by WH Murray
- Crofts and Crofting by Katharine Stewart
- The Highland Clearances by Donald Gunn, Mari Spanki
Maps about the Cape Wrath Trail which you may find informative are:
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 - No. 9 Cape Wrath
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 -No. 15 Loch Assynt
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 -No. 16 Lairg, Loch Shin & surrounding area
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 -No. 19 Gairloch & Ullapool
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 -No. 20 Beinn Dearg and Loch Broom, Ben Wyvis
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 -No.24 Raasay, Applecross & Loch Torridon
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 -No.25 Glen Carron & Glen Affric
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 -No.33 LochAlsh, Glen Shiel & Loch Hourn
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