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Walking the Cape Wrath Trail

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

Fourth edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

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 stage
  • Highlights 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 Bay
  • Detailed information on accommodation and resupply opportunities provided
  • Safety, packing and preparation advice
  • Compactly-sized to fit in a jacket pocket

About the Publisher

Cicerone Press

Book information

ISBN: 9781786311344
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Imprint: Cicerone Press
Pub date:
Edition: Fourth edition
DEWEY: 796.51094115
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 196g
Height: 118mm
Width: 172mm
Spine width: 7mm