OT: Cape Wrath Trail

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:45 pm

Anyone on here done this and could give me an idea how far along a strong walker could get in 7 days.

Jurassic · Post by **Jurassic** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 6:53 pm

I believe Shewie's done it. Might be worth PMing him if he doesn't spot this thread.

ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:12 pm

Friends of mine did it a few years ago and took 11 days IIRC. They had a rest day in Ullapool, so 10 days walking?

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:33 pm

See I am wondering if I can make Ullapool. But I am limited to 7 days

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:36 pm

See I am wondering if I can make Ullapool. But I am limited to 7 days

Could you not run?

Borderer · Post by **Borderer** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:38 pm

Are you not allowed to cycle it then?

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:15 pm

I fancy a big walk. It's not really the greatest cycling experience I gather

ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:19 pm

Correction - 12 days walking. Just dug out some old photos. They did add some some alternative bits, so not quite the official trail.

The Cumbrian · Post by **The Cumbrian** » Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:29 am

Have you thought about going north from Ullapool? It'll probably make logistics more difficult, but it's absolutely stunning.

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:39 am

I’ll do that next trip. As you say it is a logistical nightmare

fatbikephil · Post by **fatbikephil** » Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:22 am

I think there is a daily bus service to Durness from Inverness via Ullapool - what used to be the bike bus but now without the bike trailer. Getting from Ullapool back to Fort William will be trickier than to Inverness so if you do Ullapool to Durness you can effectively start and finish at Inverness. Check the range times for Cape Wrath before setting out. Oh and I know of someone who in there words were "driven back by the midges" on the Cape Wrath section!

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:33 am

There is also a big military exercise the week I am up there. Plan is Ullapool, Inverness, Edinburgh, flight home.

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