CWT
Scotland International
230Miles
14–21 daysTypical thru-hike
Thru-hike veteranExperience
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SepBest Season
RemoteCrowds
The Cape Wrath Trail is an unofficial long-distance route from Fort William to Cape Wrath, the most northwesterly point on the British mainland. There is no single defined route, and hikers navigate independently through some of the wildest terrain in Britain. This is Scotland’s most committing long walk.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 230 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Alpine, Forest, Coastal
- Navigation: Off-trail navigation
- Resupply: Sparse
Resources
- View route on CalTopo (download GPX)
- Visit Scotland – Cape Wrath (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Cape Wrath Trail
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