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The Cape Wrath Trail
through the Scottish Highlands - Fort William to Cape Wrath
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A guidebook to the Cape Wrath Trail, a long-distance trek through the Scottish Highlands from Fort William to Cape Wrath.
| Cordee Code: | CP0537 |
|---|---|
| Page Size: | 116 x 172 mm |
| No of Pages: | 176 |
| Publisher: | Cicerone Press |
| ISBN13: | 9781786313263 |
| Author: | Iain Harper |
| Published Date: | December 2026 |
| Edition: | 5th ed, Dec 2026 |
| Binding: | Paperback (encapsulated) |
| Illustrations: | Full Colour |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Geoarea: | Scottish Highlands |
| Product Type: | Guide Books |
| Countries: | Scotland |
Discover the raw beauty, isolation and adventure of the Cape Wrath Trail, widely regarded as the UK?s most challenging and rewarding long-distance walk. Stretching 370 km (230 miles) from Fort William to Britain's most north-westerly point, the lighthouse at Cape Wrath, this unmarked trail winds through some of the most remote and spectacular landscapes in the Scottish Highlands.
This definitive guidebook is the essential companion for tackling the Cape Wrath Trail with confidence, combining detailed route descriptions with practical planning advice. Best suited to experienced walkers, the trail offers a true backpacking journey, and the Cicerone guidebook provides clear guidance through this iconic, often pathless terrain, including Knoydart, Glenfinnan, Torridon, Assynt and the far northwest coast of Scotland.
-The route is broken down into 14 stages, from Fort William to Cape Wrath, with suggested itineraries of between 16 and 22 days, allowing you to tailor the trail to suit your experience, fitness and available time
-Clear, step-by-step route descriptions are supported by 1:50,000 OS mapping and elevation profiles, helping you stay on track across remote glens, mountain passes and river crossings
-GPX files available
-Each stage includes essential information such as daily distance, ascent and descent, estimated walking time and terrain overview, enabling careful planning for a trip to the Scottish Highlands, where preparation is critical
-Practical advice on accommodation, wild camping, transport and resupply points like Kinlochewe and Rhiconich, is included, alongside guidance on safety, navigation and when to go
-Pocket-sized and lightweight, this guidebook is designed to help keep pack weight to a minimum while on the Cape Wrath Trail
This definitive guidebook is the essential companion for tackling the Cape Wrath Trail with confidence, combining detailed route descriptions with practical planning advice. Best suited to experienced walkers, the trail offers a true backpacking journey, and the Cicerone guidebook provides clear guidance through this iconic, often pathless terrain, including Knoydart, Glenfinnan, Torridon, Assynt and the far northwest coast of Scotland.
-The route is broken down into 14 stages, from Fort William to Cape Wrath, with suggested itineraries of between 16 and 22 days, allowing you to tailor the trail to suit your experience, fitness and available time
-Clear, step-by-step route descriptions are supported by 1:50,000 OS mapping and elevation profiles, helping you stay on track across remote glens, mountain passes and river crossings
-GPX files available
-Each stage includes essential information such as daily distance, ascent and descent, estimated walking time and terrain overview, enabling careful planning for a trip to the Scottish Highlands, where preparation is critical
-Practical advice on accommodation, wild camping, transport and resupply points like Kinlochewe and Rhiconich, is included, alongside guidance on safety, navigation and when to go
-Pocket-sized and lightweight, this guidebook is designed to help keep pack weight to a minimum while on the Cape Wrath Trail
