Cape Wrath Trail - April 2024 - Day 1 of 13 - Camusnagaul to Corryhully Bothy

In April 2024 I hiked the Cape Wrath Trail from Fort William to the Cape Wrath Lighthouse in 13 days, following the Cicerone Guide’s main route all the way to Cape Wrath.
It was an epic adventure filled with stunning mountain scenery, breathtaking views, isolated wilderness and some really challenging terrain.
Along the way I met some fantastic fellow hikers, I got the chance to sleep in Bothies and wild camp in some pretty awesome places.
The weather was mostly dry for the trip, but there were a number of nights with sub zero temperatures and some days with significant wind chill.
This was the hardest physical and mental challenge I have undertaken, but it was also the most rewarding experience I’ve had in the mountains, a true adventure through a beautiful part of Scotland.
This video is Day 1 on my CWT adventure - Camusnagaul to Corryhully Bothy ~ 40km / 24.9mi - 620m ascent - 17.4.2024.
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[@adamwheeler7620]

Nice couple of episodes, trying to watch as many CWT videos as possible haha. We use KM and miles in the UK 😂

[@davespain7716]

Looking forward to seeing the trail, it’s on my wish list. Lots of advice and views please.

[@andrew_hikes]

Hi there, Barisdale Bay, Loch Hourn, the Forcan Ridge, the Falls of Glomach tricky bits, Beinn Eighe traverse, sleet and snow on the descent to Inchnadamph, the rough route over Ben Dreavie with fab views and the bog fest from Badcall Inshagra to Sandwood Bay all still to come! Thanks for watching. Atb, Andrew

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Andrew, brilliant stuff. Just came across your channel and subscribed, I''l look forward to following your adventures. I've just finished the Cumbria Way last week. All the best mate Dave

[@andrew_hikes]

Hi Dave, thank you! It was an amazing experience. The Cumbria Way sounds great. Great Langdale and its surrounding peaks offer some brilliant mountain views. Did you walk northbound? Any tips? Atb, Andrew

[@DAoutdoors]

@@andrew_hikes Hi Andrew. Yeah we started in Ulverston and headed north to Carlisle. The first two days videos are on my channel now. We did it over 5 days, it was just about right. It worked out about 15 miles per day. We didn’t wild camp, we camped on campsites. It was lovely being able to have a shower each evening. Don’t listen to what a lot of people say about the last day being a bit dull. It’s wonderful countryside walking. Cheers Dave. 😃🥾⛰🏕️

[@originalshadowfax]

We use miles not kilometres in the UK

[@andrew_hikes]

Hi there, my OS Maps and Harvey Maps use 1km blocks and I find ticking off the Kms easier for route pacing and progress. On tough terrain and ascents waiting for a mile to pass by can be a little disheartening at the end of a long day. Hope you enjoyed the views. Atb, Andrew

[@originalshadowfax]

@@andrew_hikes Views are great, its nearly 25 years since I was up at cape wrath, but we got the "ferry" from Keodale and from memory it was about 10-11 miles to the Cape. Even had the privilege of seeing a Golden Eagle (jeez they are BIG!!) We were much younger and fitter in those days. We were lucky with the the weather too