Cape Wrath Trail
A 230-mile wild-country crossing of the Northwest Highlands — unmarked and unmatched in Britain.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Scotland, UK
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Scottish Highland (0–1,000 m)
- Best season
- May – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Scottish Highland (0–1,000 m)
- Best season: May – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 230-mile wild-country crossing of the Northwest Highlands — unmarked and unmatched in Britain.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Scottish Highland (0–1,000 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Scottish Highland (0–1,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Cape Wrath Trail trip tools
Popular pursuits at Cape Wrath Trail
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
