Walking the Cape Wrath Trail

Backpacking through the Scottish Highlands: Fort William to Cape Wrath

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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A guidebook to walking the 370km (230 mile) Cape Wrath Trail between Fort William and Cape Wrath. This long-distance trek through the Scottish Highlands is suitable for experienced backpackers as it is often regarded as the toughest-long distance route in Britain.The route is described from south to north in 14 stages, ranging in distance between 13 and 45 kms (8-28 miles). Six alternate stages are also detailed to give a flexible itinerary of between two and three weeks. Elevation graphs included, and 1:50,000 OS maps for each stageHighlights include Glenfinnan monument and viaduct, Knoydart, Barisdale, Forcan ridge, Falls of Glomach, Beinn Eighe, Lochan Fada, Shenavall, An Teallach, Glen Douchary, Glen Oykel, Ben More, Glencoul, Arkle, Foinaven, Sandwood BayDetailed information on accommodation and resupply opportunities providedSafety, packing and preparation adviceCompactly-sized to fit in a jacket pocket

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Utgivningsdatum2024-06-25
Mått116 x 172 x 15 mm
Vikt200 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor176
Upplaga4
FörlagCicerone Press
ISBN9781786311344

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Map key Overview map Preface Introduction Geology and wildlife Getting there Getting around When to go Accommodation Safety Emergencies Money and communications Preparation and planning What to take Waywarking and access Maps and navigation Using this guide 1 Fort William to Strathcarron Stage 1 Fort William to Glenfinnan Stage 2 Glenfinnan to Glen Dessarry Stage 3 Glen Dessarry to Barisdale Stage 4 Barisdale to Morvich (near Shiel Bridge) Alternative Stage 1 Fort William to Laggan Alternative Stage 2 Laggan to Cluanie Alternative Stage 3 Cluanie to Morvich (near Shiel Bridge) Stage 5 Morvich (near Shiel Bridge) to Strathcarron 2 Strathcarron to Inverlael (near Ullapool) Stage 6 Strathcarron to Kinlochewe Alternative Stage 6 Bendronaig to Kinlochewe Stage 7 Kinlochewe to Strath na Sealga Stage 8 Strath na Sealga to Inverlael (near Ullapool) 3 Inverlael to Cape Wrath Stage 9 Inverlael (near Ullapool) to Oykel Bridge Alternative Stage 9 Ullapool to Oykel Bridge Stage 10 Oykel Bridge to Inchnadamph (or Loch Ailsh) Stage 11 Inchnadamph to Glendhu Alternative Stage 11 Loch Ailsh to Glendhu Stage 12 Glendhu to Rhiconich Stage 13 Rhiconich to Sandwood Bay Stage 14 Sandwood Bay to Cape Wrath Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Shops, caf and amp;##xe9;s and Post Offices Appendix D Useful websites Appendix E Maps Appendix F Further reading