Hike The Cape Wrath Trail (Stage 3)

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.

You can join for 1-week, 2-weeks* or for all 3-weeks** of awesome, remote hiking!

Stage 1: https://www.meetup.com/city-mountaineering-expeditions/events/305093032/
Stage 2: https://www.meetup.com/city-mountaineering-expeditions/events/305093081/
Stage 3: https://www.meetup.com/city-mountaineering-expeditions/events/305093279/

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.

• Week 1: 110km (easiest)
• Week 2: 130km (toughest)
• Week 3: 120km (moderate)

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, and;
• Superb opportunities for watching wildlife.

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!

*10% discount for joining 2 stages - contact us by DM before signing up for the discount to be applied
**20% discount for joining all 3 stages - contact us by DM before signing up for the discount to be applied
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ITINERARY

Saturday (10am): collection from Inverness airport/train station, kit check and drive to the start of our hike to ready ourselves for the adventure ahead.

Sunday (25km): Beginning at Ullapool we will head north-east through the hidden Glen Douchary for our first night wild camping

Monday (25km): We head to one of the most beautiful areas of the UK on this day – Assynt – with isolated mountains scattered across the otherwise flat landscape filled with lochs and moors.

Tuesday (20km): Today will see us hike north, along-side The Quniag, through another reomte valley finishing the day with a camp next to a beautiful loch

Wednesday (25km): We will head further north, on relatively easy/flat terrain, eventually reaching the coast and a camp on a small hilly peak

Thursday (20km): Hugging the coast, we will make our way to the remote beach of Sandwood Bay. This pristine beach, with crystal clear waters, will be our home for the night as we camp on the sandy shores

Friday (20km): Our final day of hiking will see us continuing along the coastline to Cape Wrath – The north-westerly point on the British mainland! – we will then continue our journey along the north coast until we reach the small coastal town of Durness, where we will check-in to our hostel accommodation for the night.

After a well earned shower, we will have food and drinks to celebrate our achievement.

Saturday: Contingency Day - used if we decide to shorten hiking days, or decide to spend 2-nights in one location to explore, relax or avoid bad weather

Sunday: After breakfast, we will spend the morning on the beach, exploring the Smoo Caves before heading to Inverness for a return home (expect to be in Inverness for 3pm)

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Join this amazing 8-day adventure for just £795 - £100 deposit to secure your place, with the remainder payable 2-months before departure

Included in the cost:
• Guided hiking by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
• Transfers, travel and logistical Support from Inverness
• All food whilst hiking - excluding any pub meals throughout the hikes.
• All accommodation (tents provided for wild camping sections, hostels & B&Bs)

Excluded from the cost:
• Return transport from your home to Inverness
• Your personal hiking kit
• Food and drink before/after the hike and on any rest days

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All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)

Please be aware of our Participation Statement and Terms & Conditions prior to joining