Cape Wrath Trail

Hi guys,

I'm new to the forums and checking out all the fantastic content, what a place

I'm planning on trekking the cape wrath trail solo next spring/summer.

Was wondering if anybody's done it?

Dan.

I have not walked the trail but have hiked some parts of it as day hikes.

You do not say where you are from and what experience you have of wilderness travel. This trail is not for the neophyte. While there is nothing about it that an experienced wilderness hiker properly equipped cannot expect to deal with, it is in parts quite remote.

If you tell me you have walked the West Highland Way or the Appalachian Trail or similar, then fine, all I would add is probably the biggest risk is hypothermia given the normal weather conditions in Scotland. So being prepared to avoid that would be a priority.

If you have never walked a long distance before then it is not a route for a first solo trip.

Hi Hedonist,

I've got a fair bit of wilderness hiking experience. I was born in a little village just on the corner of the Peak district so I spent a lot of my youth hiking (amongst other places). Appreciate the concern though

Coincidentally, I have decided to walk the Highland Way this year instead as practice, putting off Cape Wrath until next year. Thought it best to get a bit of a taste of the country first.

I'm so excited about visiting Scotland for the first time!