What is the Cape Wrath Trail and Why Should I Walk it?

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3 жыл бұрын

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail Guide author Iain Harper explains what the trail is and why it should be on your list of backpacking trails.
More information:
capewrathtrailguide.org
shop.capewrathtrailguide.org
Buy the guide book [affiliate link]: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1...
Photo credits:
Author's own photos
Cape Wrath Trail Flickr Group: www.flickr.com/groups/1601370...
Video credits:
Storyblocks: www.storyblocks.com
Music credits:
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Пікірлер: 27

@edwardstroud8245 11 ай бұрын

I completed it at the beginning of April just gone. It was indeed a life changing experience. Some hair raising moments along the way, but I’ll never forget the memories. What a trip! Your book helped a great deal - thanks.

@Steve-dg5px Жыл бұрын

Superb video! I plan on attempting it next year in 12 days. Watching this has inspired me even more.

@m1klgordon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Iain.

@EventyrsorenDenmark 2 жыл бұрын

Looks Really Nice. Thanks a Lot

@ethangingrich6201 Жыл бұрын

very well made video. i look forward to my hike in june 2023

@hansguenther590 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your effort, Mr Harper! I love the Cape Wrath trail, too.

@CapeWrathTrailGuide 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Hans - it is no effort when you love that part of the world as much as we do. Best wishes.

@miniveloman3642 3 жыл бұрын

Your, newly published, guide was an invaluable friend during my CWT in 2013. Many thanks for all your hard work.

@CapeWrathTrailGuide 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David - really appreciate that, glad it was useful!

@Intake33 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully filmed

@oliveribasta5929 3 жыл бұрын

Wow🤯 Great job✌️

@leehigham231 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you lain great video 👍👍

@CapeWrathTrailGuide 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pigswineherder 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at doing this next year : got your book - superb! Alas, I have a meniscus problem that is being rehab’d and with luck... I should be good to go !

@CapeWrathTrailGuide 2 жыл бұрын

Wishing you the best of luck for your trip.

@Tonywozere99 3 жыл бұрын

fabulous publisher

@CapeWrathTrailGuide 3 жыл бұрын

Can't recommend Cicerone enough. As an author they are amazing to work with - a lovely, family-run concern we are lucky to have.

@wanderlustig8037 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Iain. Nice to put a face to an author! I’ve thumbed your book for a few years. Ready for the plunge! Alex, Glasgow

@CapeWrathTrailGuide 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex - take the plunge - you won't regret it!

@jimbobh1965 Жыл бұрын

I did it in the early 2000s and used that first Cicerone guide, maybe its time to do it again with the updated version.

@ruudaerts6174 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm planning to walk the route in April this year. I was wondering, how you prepare for an emergency when you can 't use your phone.

@CapeWrathTrailGuide Жыл бұрын

It’s a good question. You could look at an emergency satellite messenger like Garmin Inreach. Newer iPhones also allow emergency SMS. Often you can send SMS when calls are impossible so might be worth registering with www.emergencysms.net/ - and the tried and trusted method of giving someone full details of your route with pre arranged check ins (allowing time for delays)

@bryanclarke1927 3 жыл бұрын

Not walked it. But in my opinion looks,one of the hardest cool temperate trails out there here.

@CapeWrathTrailGuide 3 жыл бұрын

Some sections are up there in terms of difficult terrain, but it's mainly lowish level so for me it's the cumulative effect of needing to be quite self-sufficient (which adds weight) and the trackless and often soggy terrain (plus river crossings) that often catches people out.

@miniveloman3642 3 жыл бұрын

Any idea what happened to Joe at Kinloch hourne?

@CapeWrathTrailGuide 3 жыл бұрын

I don't I'm afraid, I've enjoyed his hospitality a few times. Unfortunately I think Covid will have been tough for a lot of the more remote places, here's hoping they can bounce back and get back on their feet with our support.