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Day 8 - Kinlochbervie to Cape Wrath
So. This is the day that takes you along the glorious beach of Sandwood Bay, to The Atlantic Sea proper and on to Cape Wrath and the Lighthouse, the most north-westerly point in the UK: A day to savour. It’s a deliberately shorter day. After finishing here, there will be a gradual minibus and ferry evacuation back to civilisation in the village of Durness, 15 miles away, and a fitting sea loch coastal symmetry with the start, 8 days earlier. Once based in Durness, we hope that you have time to visit the beautiful beach just below the campsite, and nearby Smoo cave. In the evening, it’s time to celebrate, and in the morning, time to climb onto coaches and wave goodbye to the far north of Scotland.
All distances and height gain data are for guidance only. The route is subject to change.
Cape Wrath Explorer?
Day 8 of the Cape Wrath Explorer follows the same route as the full course, and it's a good one!
Click/tap on "Learn more" then expand the map to get more route details.
Please note
Our adjusted (real life) distance for day eight is 26km. The adjusted (real life) elevation is 700m.
Cut-off times
CP1 is at 6km - guidance time in 2023 was 11:15
CP2 is at 14km - guidance time in 2023 was 13:30
CP3 is at 19km - guidance time in 2023 was 15:00
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.
Warning
If you plan to explore the Day 8 route, please be aware that the northernmost section is owned by the Ministry of Defence, and they have a tendency to drop bombs fairly frequently. You are welcome to cross the area, just make sure you check to see if they have any activities planned first! If you see any red flags, that means you should not enter. There is usually information available on their planned activities at the Sandwood Bay car park, and online here. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Day 8 Video - “Sandwood Bay! The North Atlantic”
