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Day 1 - Fort William to Glenfinnan
Day 1 starts with a short ferry trip across Loch Linnhe sea loch onto the shore opposite Fort William. The running opens with a straight-forward warm up on a lovely road, headed South! But this is the key to accessing the remote western seaboard of Scotland, and on this day-end, the famous sights of Glenfinnan.
All distances and height gain data are for guidance only. The route is subject to change.
Cape Wrath Explorer?
Day 1 of the Cape Wrath Explorer follows the same route as the full course.
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Please note
Our adjusted (real life) distance for day one is 37km. The adjusted (real life) elevation is 500m.
Cut-off times
- CP1 is at 11km - cut-off time in 2024 was 14:00
Get a step ahead with the official event map
Aspirant participants are invited to purchase a copy of last year's event map. An ideal companion for those who prefer a tangible map to spread out on the coffee table to pour over during the build up to the event. Glean extra information about the route (subject to small changes) and familiarise yourself with the layout and style of this bespoke map ahead of being issued yours at registration.
Following the route
Please see our guidance on following the route for information about how to best access the digital version of the route (including information about GPX files), and what to expect from the event map issued at registration
Day 1 Video - “Through Ardgour, The adventure begins!”
