Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 71.2 mi (114.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10,735 ft (3,272 m)
- Est. Time
- 28 hr 20 min
- High point
- 2,385 ft (727 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Morvich Club Campsite 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Cill Fhearchair 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Campsite: Glenshiel Campsite 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Peak: Meallan Odhar 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Kinloch Hourn Estate Camping Area 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.2 mi (26 km) from start
- Hut: Barrisdale Bothy 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from start
- Hut: Barisdale Bothy 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Barrisdale Estate Campsite 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 25.8 mi (41.4 km) from start
- Hut: Sourlies 30.3 mi (48.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 31.4 mi (50.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Loch Nevis 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from start
- Hut: Corryhully 45.9 mi (73.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Glenfinnan Viaduct 48.2 mi (77.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Glenfinnan Viaduct Centenary 1897-1997 48.2 mi (77.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 48.3 mi (77.7 km) from start
- Shelter 48.6 mi (78.2 km) from start
- Drinking water: Top Up Tap 48.7 mi (78.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)
How long is Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)?
Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich) is 71.2 mi (114.6 km) long. Most people take about 28 hr 20 min. It climbs 10,735 ft (3,272 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,385 ft (727 m).
How hard is Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)?
Parking at the start, Free, 10 spaces. 18 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)?
Drinking water on the way at 48.7 mi (78.4 km), 48.7 mi (78.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 20.8 mi (33.5 km), 30.3 mi (48.7 km), 48.8 mi (78.5 km).
Is Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich) shaded?
Mostly exposed (17% under trees).
What can you do on Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)?
The Pitstop at Kintail, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from the start. Shop: Kintail Crafts, 1.5 mi (2.3 km).
Is this a good week for Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap