Walking the Cape Wrath Trail : Backpacking through the Scottish Highlands: Fort William to Cape Wrath

Stretching 370 km (230 miles) from Fort William to Britain's most north-westerly point at the Cape Wrath lighthouse, this unmarked trail winds through some of the most remote and spectacular landscapes in the Scottish Highlands. This is a true backpacking journey through iconic, often pathless terrain, including Knoydart, Glenfinnan, Torridon, Assynt and the far northwest coast of Scotland. Best suited to experienced walkers, the Cape Wrath Trail offers raw beauty, isolation and adventure in equal measure.

This definitive Cicerone guidebook is your essential companion for tackling this challenging route with confidence. The trail is broken down into 14 stages with suggested itineraries of between 16 and 22 days, allowing you to tailor your journey to suit your experience, fitness and available time. Clear, step-by-step route descriptions are supported by 1:50,000 OS mapping and elevation profiles, while each stage includes daily distance, ascent and descent, estimated walking time and terrain overview—critical information for careful planning in the Scottish Highlands.

Practical advice covers accommodation options, wild camping, transport and resupply points such as Kinlochewe and Rhiconich, alongside essential guidance on safety, navigation and the best time to go. Pocket-sized and lightweight, this guidebook is designed to keep pack weight to a minimum while on the trail. Plan your Cape Wrath Trail journey with confidence and immerse yourself in one of the UK's wildest long-distance trails, where solitude, scale and unforgettable landscapes await.