Itinerary
- Meet your guide in Inverness (airport/train station) at 10am and be transported to Fort William
- Pack your bags and begin your hiking journey into the Highland wilderness
Distance: 15 km
Ascent/Descent: 150m/100m
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- You will hike c.15km through Cona Glen to your first remote wild camp in the heart of the Glen
- Your guide will demonstrate how to pitch the tents before assisting in preparing food for your first al fresco dinner on the trail
Distance: 23 km
Ascent/Descent: 500m/500m
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
- Breaking camp we will continue our journey through the Glen towards the famous Glenfinnan viaduct (of Harry Potter fame). We will get away from the day-tripping crowds and pitch camp for our second night.
Distance: 15 km
Ascent/Descent: 600m/600m
Hiking Time: 6 hours
- We will make our way north over our first mountain pass to a remote valley and loch for our third night wild camping.
Distance: 15 km
Ascent/Descent: 450m/500m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- We will hike up the valley and down to a beach next to a sea loch only accessible by long hikes or by boat for our night of wild camping (and a swim in the sea?)
Distance: 15 km
Ascent/Descent: 600m/600m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Today will see us hike north and up towards Knoydart – The UK’s ‘last great wilderness’. You will hike a high mountain pass before descending Barrisdale Bay (or maybe a high pass camp if the weather allows).
Distance: 12 km
Ascent/Descent: 450m/450m
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- This is a relatively easy day, as you hike along the shores of the sea loch towards the region of Glenshiel.
Distance: 22 km
Ascent/Descent: 970m/970m
Hiking Time: 9-11 hours
- You complete the final day of this section on the toughest terrain as you hike over another high mountain pass to the beautiful region of Kintail.
- You will spend a night in a hostel next to the coast for a well earned shower and delicious pub meal.
- For those departing, you will be transported to Inverness after breakfast (expect to be in Inverness for 11am) for your return home
- For those staying on for Week-2 of the adventure, you will have the morning to explore the local area before the group arrive in the afternoon before heading out on a short hike – on to Stage 2 of The Cape Wrath Trail
| Guided hiking by a highly experienced and qualified Mountain Leader |
| Travel and logistical Support from Inverness |
| All food whilst hiking – excluding any pub/restaurant/café meals throughout the hikes. |
| All accommodation (tents provided for wild camping sections, hostels/bunkhouses/B&Bs) |
| Return transport between London and Inverness |
| Your personal hiking kit |
| Food & drink before/after the hike and on any rest days |
Note: The weather and ground conditions will not be known until closer to the date and full winter conditions, whilst expected at this time of year, cannot be guaranteed. The trip will go ahead regardless of conditions (The only exception being if the prevailing weather is too dangerous e.g. Thunderstorms)
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Trip Highlights
There are no waymarks for the route and many sections do not even have a path. However; the route is familiar to us and the rewards as you walk south from the most northerly point on the island are many in terms of:
- Spectacular mountain views – passing many mountain ranges that are often considered to be the best the UK has to offer (The Assynt is our particular favourite 🙂 )
- Coastal scenery – from beaches to cliff-tops in areas that are remarkable but almost unvisited
- Visiting remote communities
- Superb opportunities for watching wildlife
7 reviews for Cape Wrath Trail (Stage 1)
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Have already been on a few trips, the latest being the Cape Wrath trail. The planning by Stu is meticulous. It’s the little things that he does that really make a difference on a long day out. We were on the trail for 7 days and Stu was just the most incredible leader. It’s a proper detox from civilisation – I don’t want to reveal too much. There are trips for all abilities – from an easy day out in the mountains to something properly challenging over a period of a week. Book a trip, you won’t regret it! Darsh
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Unique experience every time. Guided through the best trails and scenery. Cozy moments in the middle of the wilderness. Wish I could give more stars.
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I am just back from a 9 day trip hiking and wild camping the north section of cape Wrath trail and what a trip has been. I have hiked in Scotland many times before but this trip has been so special that I couldn’t wait to write a review 1. Stuart’s Organization from the time i booked it, was impeccable. Any kit that you needed to borrow, diet constraints, any queries or questions, it was all so well organised. He was also very flexible with last minute flight cancellation for few of us and changed the plan for our first day to accommodate. 2. I had never camped before so wildcamping was a step too far out of my comfort zone but I guess that’s what I love about city mountaineering, they take pride In taking people out of their comfort zones and you feel so safe and supported. I am truly in love with wild camping after this trip and also feel I have graduated in tent pitching 😅 3. We were mostly off track and remote most of the time, Stu had planned the days so well, we hardly saw anyone. Wild camped at some of the most amazing spots. I could not think of a better way to see this part of Scotland. You couldn’t really see this on your own. Stuart’s passion and excitement about UK mountains rubs off on you. He doesn’t just want you to complete the trip but REALLY wants you to enjoy it. 4. The support crew during the trip to swap the kit and pick up food was so well thought and Ed was amazing even waiting for us 2 hrs on one day while we were late to reach the meeting point. It also meant that if there was someone struggling they had a way to exit or get a rest day. 5. Stu and the team really go out of their way to add the extra touches. From the barbecue feast on our final day in a beautiful coastal village to wine on the mountains to a beautiful drive back to the airport, the team always goes out of their way.
