The Cape Wrath Trail - One Amazing Week.
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Published 2021-08-29
It is an unofficial, unmarked and magnificently challenging route for experienced long-distance backpackers, the Trail passes through some of Scotland's most spectacular landscapes.
However I believe it should be called the Cape Wrath Challenge as it will challenge you both mentally and physically. It will challenge your fitness, mental fortitude, hill skills and gear selection unlike anything you may have done before.
Due to time restraints I had decided to spend 7 days backpacking the Southern Section of the trail with one rest day in the middle. My hike would start from the Corran Ferry crossing and finish up at the small village of Ullapool on the shores of Loch Broom.
This was the last section of the CWT I had still to complete having already walked the northern section southward from the Lighthouse to Ullapool and having to pull out due to blisters last year.
It normally takes 2-3 weeks to cover the 230-miles through the highlands of Scotland. Most will usually start from Fort William and finally ending up at the Cape Wrath lighthouse which is the most north westerly point in the whole of the UK.
The terrain and weather can make travel on the trail difficult day to day and good navigation skills are a must. Many of the sections involves multiple steep ascents and descents which can be difficult, often in remote areas of the highlands with no visible paths or routes.
NB -The content within this film is strictly my personal video of the trip. It is not intended to be used as a guide. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Do your own research, be safe, be prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :)
Day 1 - Corran to Allt na Cruaiche (16 miles)
Day 2 - Allt na Cruaiche to Aโ Chuil Bothy (15 miles)
Day 3 - Aโ Chuil Bothy to Barrisdale (14 miles)
Day 4 - Barrisdale to Shiel Bridge (16 miles)
Day 5 - Rest Day
Day 6 - Shiel Bridge to Maol Bhuidhe Bothy (16 miles)
Day 7 - Maol Bhuidhe to Kinlochewe (27 miles)
Day 8 - Kinlochewe to Ullapool (23 miles)
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Filmed With :- Panasonic S5
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All Comments (21)
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Ray, that was probably THE best film I have watched on youtube ever, the views we astounding throughout. God only knows how many extra miles you put in with all the filming but so glad you did. Thank you so so much for taking us along, I felt for you tho with the bloody midges :-). you're some man. cheers and atb.
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Fantastic film. As well made as any walking show on broadcast TV.
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Great videos as always, Thanks alot for sharing your journey
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Enjoyed that. Definitely on the to do list for the future.
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Really enjoyed that!! Love the wee bothys out in the middle of nowhere too. Great mental strength/grit to allow you to keep going on a challenge like this
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On Arran at the moment, but that's tonight's viewing sorted. ๐๐ป
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absolutely fantastic Ray, really enjoy watching these epic adventures
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Beautiful! Especially the first person point of view scenes. One day...
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Wow is all i can say, i just love your videos and scenery and all the information that you give too, also well done that was one massive trek you accomplished thank you for sharing it was a treat to watch, you and murray are my all time favs,
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Absolutely tremendous effort, Ray! Fantastic to be able to watch and follow your adventure. Thank you for the great video!
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Can't add anything more than what others have said but thank you for doing this. Your filming is stunning and really shows the raw beauty of the landscape. Well done on the achievement!
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Many thanks Ray for all your efforts to film the trail and talk us through your experiences along the way. Tremendous footage which you can be proud of. Cheers!
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Brilliant. Yet again another outstanding video. Thank you for all your hard work capturing Scotland at its best.
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Thank you Ray for sharing this epic adventure with us. You did a tremendous job in portraying both the difficulty and beauty of the trail. That narrow path by the falls was amazing to see. Astounding accomplishment...
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Really enjoyed this video, i appreciate the way you craft the footage especially as you are adding a lot of time and effort during a tough walk. Thank you!
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Wonderful to watch as per, thanks for continuing to take us along with you on these great journeys.
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Great video, really beautifully filmed, and an awesome undertaking! Well done, man.
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Well done Ray. That was brilliant filming. Thank you.
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What an achievement Ray. Iโve followed you on your adventures for many years now and you never fail inspire. Your films are always informative, honest and with useful tips on gear and locations. Keep up the great work. All the best.
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Best hiking experience videos out there. Really enjoy watching you're adventures. I constantly learn things to better my own future trips.
