{"id":1680,"date":"2025-10-01T10:34:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/walking-the-cape-wrath-trail\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:11:32","slug":"cape-wrath-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/cape-wrath-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking the Cape Wrath Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_7023035bf791ec0618870f1406e343ae\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/long-distance-footpaths\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLong Distance Footpaths\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/mountain-challenges\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMountain Challenges\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking the Cape Wrath Trail\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Gilad Nachmani\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-10-01T10:34:04+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">October 1, 2025<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t6 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/cape-wrath-trail-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"cape wrath trail a cottage in the foreground and mountains behind\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/cape-wrath-trail-1.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/cape-wrath-trail-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/cape-wrath-trail-1-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/cape-wrath-trail-1-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_3f320809f7d0a061e5669a46a41264d3\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exploring-the-cape-wrath-trail-with-adventurer-gilad-nachmani\">Exploring the Cape Wrath Trail with adventurer Gilad Nachmani<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the toughest (and also most spectacular) long distance walks is the Cape Wrath Trail in the Scottish Highlands. Gilad Nachmani has advice for anyone planning on taking on the last British wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-cape-wrath-trail\">What is the Cape Wrath Trail?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cape Wrath Trail (CWT) has a deceiving name: it is actually not a trail, but a route, running the length of the Scottish Highlands between Fort William in the south and Cape Wrath in the north. It is a long distance trail that covers 200-250 miles (320-400 km) depending on which route you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cape-wrath-trail-interactive-map\">Cape Wrath Trail Interactive Map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"660px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.osmaps.com\/config?id=6180eca5-a5e7-43fe-92a2-fa2e8d083569\" title=\"Embedded route\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-does-it-take-to-walk-the-cape-wrath-trail\">How long does it take to walk the Cape Wrath Trail?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be walked in one go over 10-30 days (or run in 8 days&#8230;), but it can also be a great section hike, being done in stages over long weekends, coming back to meet the trail at various times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CWT is not a new concept, but it was first named and suggested by David Paterson in a 1996 book about the route. Over the years since, several guides have been written and a number of suggested variations of the walk itself have been introduced. The CWT can still be walked in any way you would like, but has, in general, roughly followed the route suggested by Denis Brook and Phil Hinchliffe since they proposed it in 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery1.jpg\">      <\/a><a data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery2.jpg\">  <\/a><a data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery3.jpg\">  <\/a><a data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery4.jpg\">     <\/a><a data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery5.jpg\">  <\/a><a data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery6.jpg\">  <\/a><a data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery7.jpg\">     <\/a><a data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery8.jpg\">  <\/a><a title=\"\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery9.jpg\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery9.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-hard-is-the-cape-wrath-trail\">How Hard is the Cape Wrath Trail?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many describe the CWT as the hardest (or toughest) route in the UK, but I think it is not the route that makes it hard &#8211; it is the setting it is in. The CWT is, mostly, a non-technical walking route that includes no high peaks and only has short and simple trackless sections that require <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/knowledge-hub\/\">navigational skills<\/a>. The real challenge with the CWT is that it crosses the Scottish Highlands: one of the last wild areas in the British Isles. For that reason I would call it the most challenging and demanding <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/long-distance-footpaths-national-trails\/\">long distance route in the UK<\/a>, one that very few people see to completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taking-on-the-cape-wrath-trail\">Taking on the Cape Wrath Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cape Wrath Trail offers some of the most magnificent landscapes and views I have found in the British Isles, but to gain access to them you must endure wet and demanding underfoot conditions, rapidly changing weather, exposure to the elements and a vast emptiness that is rare to find the UK anymore. The ever changing route crosses Lochaber, Knoydart, Applecross, Torridon, vast parts of Wester Ross, Assynt and Sutherland &#8211; all areas of great beauty and majestic peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This trail should only be undertaken by experienced walkers who have honed their walking, navigation and outdoors skills by now and are very comfortable with being outdoors in harsh conditions. The CWT is not a trail on which to learn those much needed outdoors skills and it is not a trail to take friends or relatives who would like to get a taste of the outdoors on &#8211; they might never try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_07c2c55c3fbb706258c9eaa2c6452a23\" class=\"Inner InnerGoodToKnow\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center jusitfy-content-start\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__icon InnerGoodToKnow__icon--quote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"24px\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"24px\" fill=\"white\"><path d=\"m228-240 92-160q-66 0-113-47t-47-113q0-66 47-113t113-47q66 0 113 47t47 113q0 23-5.5 42.5T458-480L320-240h-92Zm360 0 92-160q-66 0-113-47t-47-113q0-66 47-113t113-47q66 0 113 47t47 113q0 23-5.5 42.5T818-480L680-240h-92Z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The real challenge with the Cape Wrath Trail is that it crosses the Scottish Highlands: one of the last wild areas in the British Isles<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<p>As much as the Cape Wrath Trail is a long distance walk, it is not a trail you take to with a few maps and a guide book; it requires careful planning &#8211; from the walking route to food carrying to missing gear. The route can be walked in groups or solo, though it is most commonly done in pairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cape Wrath Tail is one of those routes that become part of a bucket list or a &#8220;one day&#8221; kind of adventure &#8211; don&#8217;t let this happen. Unlike some other, better known and organised trails, the CWT is best enjoyed when you are actually out there, coming to terms with the weather and seeing the landscape. If you are unsure about the route, just plan your first section and you can always come back to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cape-wrath-trail-faq-s\">Cape Wrath Trail FAQ&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning to walk the Cape Wrath Trail you will quickly learn that information is scarce and a lot of pre-trip research is needed. There are also many decisions to be made before even leaving, that are beyond the standard long trail decisions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which route variation to take? Should you just make your own route?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will you be camping or will you plan on using a mix of bothies and commercial accommodation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To what extent will you allow the weather to decide your activity level? Will you be hunkering down every time the weather turns?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much food you will be able to carry and will you be sending resupply boxes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these are very important decisions that are taken long before travel planning or gear updates begin; these are decisions that should be taken in the idea stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some sections of the trail are very demanding and a good level of fitness is needed, especially when a heavy pack is added to the equation. You should be comfortable with long days on the hills, exposed to the elements and with very little shelter. Most sections have at least one climb over a bealach that can be very challenging, especially if there is snow present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the Cape Wrath Trail crosses the Scottish Highlands and as such has three major challenges: the weather, the fact that it is so remote and rarely travelled, and the critters (midges and ticks). If you have no past experience hiking in Scotland it is recommended to try a couple of easier trails such as the West Highland Way or the Affric Kintail Way; both are easier to walk, less demanding and are well marked. They will also help prepare you for the CWT, and your ability to handle the first and last of the three big challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Web images\/cape-wrath-gallery8.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real challenge with the Cape Wrath Trail is that it crosses the Scottish Highlands: one of the last wild areas in the British Isles is an incredible route \u2013 beautiful, tough and truly unique. With the right planning, training and a huge amount of commitment, it is also doable and enjoyable as a trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to explore what Scotland has to offer, take a look at our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/the-gaelic-origins-of-place-names-in-britain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide to the origin of Gaelic place names<\/a>. This guide will help you with understanding Gaelic names, how to pronounce them and meaning behind them, adding a little more context and interest to your adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-gilad-nachmani\">About Gilad Nachmani<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gilad Nachmani is the creator of the Outdoor Father blog, a guide for people who want to make the most of their limited time with some epic adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His primary interest is ultrapacking &#8211; long distance, fast multi-day self supported trips, including the Cape Wrath Trail &#8211; you can&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorsfather.com\/cape-wrath-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see more about how he took it on twice &#8211; in 2015 and 2016 on his blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All images \u00a9 Gilad Nachmani<br>First Published <br>June 26, 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"MetaShare\">\n\n\t\t\t<button id=\"likeButton\" 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