7 Days Solo Backpacking Trip – Cape Wrath Trail Challenge

The, Cape Wrath Trail is considered to be one of the most challenging and difficult long distance backpacking hikes in the UK.

It is an unofficial, unmarked and magnificently challenging route for experienced long-distance backpackers, the Trail passes through some of Scotland's most spectacular landscapes.

However I believe it should be called the Cape Wrath Challenge as it will challenge you both mentally and physically. It will challenge your fitness, mental fortitude, hill skills and gear selection unlike anything you may have done before.

Due to time restraints I had decided to spend 7 days backpacking the Southern Section of the trail with one rest day in the middle. My hike would start from the Corran Ferry crossing and finish up at the small village of Ullapool on the shores of Loch Broom.

This was the last section of the CWT I had still to complete having already walked the northern section southward from the Lighthouse to Ullapool and having to pull out due to blisters last year.

It normally takes 2-3 weeks to cover the 230-miles through the highlands of Scotland. Most will usually start from Fort William and finally ending up at the Cape Wrath lighthouse which is the most north westerly point in the whole of the UK.

The terrain and weather can make travel on the trail difficult day to day and good navigation skills are a must. Many of the sections involves multiple steep ascents and descents which can be difficult, often in remote areas of the highlands with no visible paths or routes.


NB -The content within this film is strictly my personal video of the trip. It is not intended to be used as a guide. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Do your own research, be safe, be prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :)

Day 1 - Corran to Allt na Cruaiche (16 miles)
Day 2 - Allt na Cruaiche to A’ Chuil Bothy (15 miles)
Day 3 - A’ Chuil Bothy to Barrisdale (14 miles)
Day 4 - Barrisdale to Shiel Bridge (16 miles)
Day 5 - Rest Day
Day 6 - Shiel Bridge to Maol Bhuidhe Bothy (16 miles)
Day 7 - Maol Bhuidhe to Kinlochewe (27 miles)
Day 8 - Kinlochewe to Ullapool (23 miles)
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