There used to be a website that he ran until around 4 years ago, helping to try and get the route out there for people to discover. Despite all the immediate connectivity with social media, there is still that special preserve of the distant hinterland that the Cape Wrath Trail threads its way through. The bothy rooms cost £35 per night, with a full Scottish breakfast an extra £10. „Trail“ in diesem Fall mit „Weg“ zu übersetzen mag aber bereits irreführend sein. Der Cape Wrath Trail (oder CWT) ist nicht wirklich ein festgelegter Fernwanderweg, denn es gibt weder eine feste Route noch findet man irgendwo Wegweiser. When walking the Cape Wrath Trail, shops are so few and far between that when you do find one you tend to go nuts. The route is described from south to north in 14 stages, with 6 alternative stages along the way, allowing for a … A lovely bit of history. The weather followed us down from the bealach into the valley towards Glen Pean. Cooked dhal and read the guide in readiness for tomorrow. We may ‘tape’ cert… It was very tempting to stay. Through the Scottish Highlands along the Cape Wrath Trail. ( Log Out /  I got rid of several items from my bag saving 3kg, including spare clothes, camera tripod and a litre of spare fuel for my Whisperlite. The trail offers a number of activity options. 17-25 April 2021 This is the third and final stage of back-to-back, 1-week trips, in total taking in the entire Cape Wrath Trail, an unofficial long-distance route from the foot of Ben Nevis, to the far north-west coast of Scotland. Spent the day relaxing and drying kit. A short climb (400m) gives but a whiff of what’s to come; the stage is long, however there is nothing you can do but get on with it. What to expect from the Cape Wrath Trail Unfortunately they didn’t serve cheeseburgers. There is an initial choice to make. 13/04/19 Stage 15: Loch Garb-bhaid Mòr to Sandwood Bay, 13 miles (21km). The opening 8km or so are actually walking south along a road, a curious paradox for an epic route to the most remote northerly tip of Scotland. The trail mix I made up was a great source of energy, and it was something I could often be eating. There are no waymarks for the route and many sections do not even have a path. My route followed the Cicerone guide, however the stages detailed didn’t quite fit my idea of using bothies as much as possible, and so I shortened or lengthened them accordingly. Safely on the other side, and my new hiking partner was very grateful; he said he would not have made that crossing without me, and proceeded to crack open a can of beer to mark the moment. Once in Durness you can catch a bus to Inverness, but they aren’t often. This can be seen here. 02/04/19 Stage 6: Morvich to Maol Bhuidhe Bothy, 18 miles (29km). I hoped they would have fuel; having a fire is always a great way to spend a night in a bothy. Oykel Bridge to Loch Ailsh. Hostilities had recently ceased some three days before our arrival, however the brutal winds were still battering us. It goes through ten places that could loosely be termed towns or villages in its entirety, but few of these will coincide with the end of a day’s trekking. One of the parcels had coffee refill (I took my Aeropress because I like decent coffee in the morning) and one had whisky as already mentioned. This book definitely does justice to the tough character of the trail. Maps, Guidebooks & GPS . Tuesday (20km): Today will see us hike north, along-side The Quinag, through another remote valley finishing the day with a camp next to a beautiful loch. Did some laundry and then spent a wonderful evening in the company of Sophie and Tony, who introduced me to the infectious game of ‘Making Bacon’! Overall I was happy with my gear selections on the Cape Wrath Trail. Nach heute weiß ich, es ist nicht nur das Gelände, was den Cape Wrath Trail zu einem so harten Trail macht. £595 Price. The trousers had built-in gaiters, which saved me on several occasions. Couldn’t wait to leave the place. I was in a lot of pain, and had a fitful sleep, constantly changing position. You will find the route out much easier. Sadly, it was closed, which was more depressing than perhaps it should have been! The location of all MBA bothies can be found on their website here. By this time I could make out the buildings where the bothy was. Jetzt geht es los. There are a million different variations, directions, and ideas when it comes to this route. Wir stellen hier den Trail in der Form vor, wie wir ihn gelaufen sind und zwar nach dem alten, auf Seite 1 vorgestelltem Buch. We finally descended into Strathcarron feeling very miserable. The river crossing that follows can be difficult in spate, but the rivers were low for us and again we just skipped across. For a long time the thought of walking the Trail was just that- no more than a thought. You can plot the whole route before you go, and have it all downloaded onto your phone so you can easily navigate in airplane mode with neither signal nor Wi-Fi. Video documenting my April 2018 attempt of the Cape Wrath Trail. By the time I had corrected this error I estimated I was some 2.5hrs behind on my day. This was a very tough first day, mainly due to the length of the stage (an additional 4km from Glenfinnan to reach Corryhully Bothy) coupled with an overloaded rucksack that just proved too heavy. There had been more rain in the night, which fell as snow on the higher ground. Crossing such empty country, it is for the experienced backpacker only. This is a little trodden and for the most part deserted route of 350km (220 miles) amongst some of the most remote and beautiful areas of the UK. My navigating was usually good, and this was simply down to not concentrating and missing the bridge over the river (dur!). I joined the Cape Wrath Trail Guide Group on Facebook, and began some earnest research regarding kit. I have more armour now to weigh up whether it is a possible or impossible dream for me. Everything was now measured in steps rather than kilometres and seconds instead of hours. After I had bought the excellent Cicerone guidebook by Iain Harper and the two Harvey’s maps for the Trail, the real planning began. The descent into Barrisdale was fast, and spirits were good. This route has been devised for those who prefer to get well away from the beaten track and is a trip never to be forgotten! The whole incident lasted about 1 minute.We all spent the next ten minutes or so outside, coming to terms with the shock of what had just transpired. The idea of another night under canvas was a bitter pill to swallow, especially after most of the day had been spent thinking of all the good things the hotel could offer, not least a rest day. I had the Viewranger app on my phone, and although I didn’t use this for constant reference, I did refer to it on occasion to confirm or check a position. Cape Wrath Mini Bus ((from west ferry point) 3.Cape Wrath . There are a million different variations, directions, and ideas when it comes to this route. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. There is no official route, nor any defined path but the overriding premise is to walk in the remote and wild north west of Scotland from Cape Wrath to Fort William. I used Leki Carbonlight weighing 408g per pair. Cape Wrath / ˈ r æ θ / (Scottish Gaelic: Am Parbh, known as An Carbh in Lewis) is a cape in the Durness parish of the county of Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland.It is the most north-westerly point in mainland Britain. At 1424hrs on Friday 12th April 2019 my dog and I reached the lighthouse at Cape Wrath; the culmination of over two year’s thought and planning. Finally finding the shores of Loch Glen Dhu I could see people outside the bothy. You eventually end up on a small track that easily wends a way along the south bank of the river until you see a clear wooden sign to your left- FALLS OF GLOMACH- you cannot miss it (I say this because I did miss it, and when I backtracked I couldn’t believe how this happened). Quantity. Considering you are actually starting the fabled Cape Wrath Trail, it is wholly underwhelming. I carried water in a 1 litre Sigg bottle that I had attached to the waist belt on my rucksack. Some of the river crossings on the Cape Wrath Trail can be potentially difficult and dangerous. • All food whilst hiking - excluding any pub meals throughout the hikes. 4) Boots. In the end it is about 1kg too heavy (2.2kg), and I am looking to replace this. As we walked through Glen Douchary it soon became apparent that camping where we did was a good call. By the time we arrived at Shiel Bridge, Onyx and I were wet and miserable. A lot of this decision was about the dog as much as me, but to be fair we both needed it. • Travel and logistical Support from Inverness This rendered the river well charged, and a crossing point was difficult to find. Meals in the bar were £10. I was supposed to find myself dropping down to a 4×4 track alongside Loch an Eircill however I was about 1.5km to the west. I endured the walk back to the small shop at Kintail to sate my cravings. You can start from the ferry to Camusnagaul and go through Knoydart, or you can take the Great Glen route to the east. I took this but never used it. There was also the likelihood that we could get a cheeseburger in the hotel bar…. The track soon changes into rough indistinct ground, and the weather was deepening as I reached the foot of the climb up to the Forcan Ridge. Tag 9 Cape Wrath Trail – Was für ein harter Tag! Looking back it is possible to see Am Buachaille one last time. It seemed to go on forever and I wondered would I ever reach the elusive waterfalls, however it was worth all the effort and more. Devised by outdoors writer and broadcaster Cameron McNeish, the Scottish National Trail is a challenging, 864 kilometre-long unofficial long distance walking route running the length of Scotland from Kirk Yetholm to Cape Wrath. Nach erstem Anschein ist der Trail noch anspruchsvoller geworden, weil er jetzt für die Asphaltstrecken Ersatz bietet. I underestimated the effects of a heavy rucksack (as mentioned in the early stages) and the virtues of lightweight gear cannot be overemphasised.