Cape Wrath Ultra - Key Facts
The Cape Wrath Ultra® is an ultra running adventure through the stunning Scottish Highlands.
Enjoy spectacular scenery, amazing camaraderie and first class support on this once in a lifetime adventure!
When?
Every year in May
Where?
Northwest Scotland
Start / end:
Fort William / Cape Wrath
HOW FAR?
400km or the Cape Wrath Explorer course (choose your own adventure and do shorter distances each day)
Duration:
8 days / 8 nights
Glorious Sandwood Bay on the final day of the Cape Wrath Ultra © No Limits Photography
WATCH OUR FILM “THE JOURNEY”:
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- camping 8 nights tented accommodation
- directions_bus Bus transfer from the finish onto Inverness or back to Fort William
- satellite_alt Live tracking for safety (and for friends and family to follow along)
- medical_services Medical and mountain safety cover
- restaurant Breakfasts, afternoon snacks and evening meals
- luggage Transportation of overnight baggage
- military_tech Participant t-shirt and finisher's memento
- mail Ultra-Mail service so your friends and family can keep in touch
- download A GPX file of the route
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
Day one:
A short ferry trip across Loch Linnhe takes you to the start from where you will enjoy a warmup day on good trails over to the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct.
Day two:
The real challenge begins today as you head into the beautiful remote landscape of Knoydart.
Day three:
Pass through Kintail and visit the Falls of Glomach – the most voluminous waterfalls in the Highlands.
Day four:
Experience high rocky passes and lofty mountains as you pass through iconic Torridon.
Day five:
Enjoy great isolated mountain glens in the Fisherfields.
Day six:
A long day on very remote and rough high ground will take you into beautiful Assynt.
Day seven:
This day offers a great contrast of moor, mountain, and deep inaccessible sea lochs.
Day eight:
The glorious beach of Sandwood Bay is the last stop before a special finish line at the Cape Wrath lighthouse!
What makes the Cape Wrath Ultra special?
The support of a fantastic event team and brilliant camaraderie with fellow participants in camp and out on the course – all making for a great atmosphere!
The class of 2021 enjoying some sun at the final overnight camp © All page photos: No Limits Photography