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56.97, -5.39 · rel 6334405
56.97, -5.39 · rel 6334405
Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich)
114,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Highland · 56.97°N ·
5.39°W
114,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
38
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
4× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 17 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× viewpoint
7× monument
2× ruins
4× summit
Loch Nevis
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Glenfinnan Viaduct Centenary 1897-1997
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Donald MacKellaig Memorial Cairn
monument ·
50 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Glenfinnan Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
90 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Carnoch
ruins ·
104 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Leac an Aiseig
summit ·
153 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Site Of The Raising Of The Jacobite Standard
monument ·
157 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Glenfinnan Viaduct Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
174 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Loch Shiel
viewpoint ·
264 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Glenfinnan War Memorial
monument ·
331 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cill Fhearchair
ruins ·
on the route
114,6 km
100%
Meallan Odhar
summit ·
44 m off route
114,6 km
100%
HMS St Christopher Memorial
monument ·
187 m off route
114,6 km
100%
Sgurr na Forcan
summit ·
328 m off route
114,6 km
100%
Cameron Obelisk
monument ·
353 m off route
114,6 km
100%
Peace Monument
monument ·
472 m off route
114,6 km
100%
Biod an Fhithich
summit ·
472 m off route
114,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich) is 114.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich) takes approximately 28h 30min to complete.
No, Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich) starts near coordinates 56.9507, -5.3488.
Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.