Hike The Cape Wrath Trail (Stage 1)

**Just 4 spaces available**
*Current Group: 3 male, 0 female. All solo travellers*

This is the first 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: 120km (easiest)
• Week 2: 140km (toughest)
• Week 3: 130km (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!

*5% discount for joining 2 stages - contact us by DM before signing up for the discount to be applied
**10% 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 (Arrival and begin the adventure):

• At 11am - Meet your guide in Inverness (airport/train station) 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

Sunday:
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.

Monday:
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.

Tuesday:
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?)

Wednesday:
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).

Thursday:
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.

Friday:
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 hotel next to the coast for a well earned shower and delicious pub meal.

Saturday: For those departing, you will be transported to Inverness around midday (expect to be in Inverness for 1pm) for your return home.

For those staying on for Week-2 of the adventure, this will be a rest day, and an opportunity for you to explore the local area.

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Join this amazing 7-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)

Not Included:
• 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