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?
8 nights tented accommodation
Bus transfer from the finish onto Inverness or back to Fort William
Live tracking for safety (and for friends and family to follow along)
Medical and mountain safety cover
Breakfasts, afternoon snacks and evening meals
Transportation of overnight baggage
Participant t-shirt and finisher's memento
Ultra-Mail service so your friends and family can keep in touch
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