Great North Trail (Cape Wrath)
Highland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Highland, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 82.5 mi (132.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,446 ft (1,660 m)
- Est. Time
- 14 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,385 ft (422 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Millennium Cairn 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Dùn Dòrnaigil, Broch 44.4 mi (71.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 66.8 mi (107.5 km) from start
- Cave: Smoo Cave 66.8 mi (107.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 66.8 mi (107.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Durness Milleneum Cairn 67.1 mi (108 km) from start
- Visitor center 68.3 mi (109.9 km) from start
- Shelter 68.5 mi (110.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Durness War Memorial 68.5 mi (110.3 km) from start
- Peak: Cnoc na Mòine 70.2 mi (112.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Great North Trail (Cape Wrath)
How long is Great North Trail (Cape Wrath)?
Great North Trail (Cape Wrath) is 82.5 mi (132.7 km) long. Most people take about 14 hr 25 min. It climbs 5,446 ft (1,660 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,385 ft (422 m).
How hard is Great North Trail (Cape Wrath)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great North Trail (Cape Wrath)?
14 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great North Trail (Cape Wrath)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 66.8 mi (107.6 km), 68.4 mi (110 km), 68.5 mi (110.3 km).
Is Great North Trail (Cape Wrath) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Great North Trail (Cape Wrath)?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Great North Trail (Cape Wrath)?
Oykel Bridge Hotel, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Great North Trail (Cape Wrath)?
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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- Cape Wrath Trail (Inchnadamph → Cape Wrath) Highland · Expert · 54.2 mi (87.3 km)
- Ben Wyvis Path Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve · Expert · 9.1 mi (14.7 km)
- Carbisdale Wood Path Highland · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Broch Walk Highland · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap