Cape Wrath Trail Part 1

This is the first episode of my Cape Wrath Trail adventure in May 2023. I walked from Camusnagaul, across Loch Linnie from Fort William, to Morvich; a distance of 76 miles.
Along the ay I have brilliant sunshine, a lot of heavy rain, gear fails with my tent, my walking poles and my GPX device. A horrendous blister became infected and I had to stop at Morvich to allow the infection to clear. However, is was wild, wet, but great fun.

[@thunder_roaming]

Excellent video Mac. You certainly did it justice. Watching it from a different perspective stirrs up so many memories and emotions. Good luck with part two. I can't wait to watch it. By the way, you can certainly chant a bit. Cracking voice. John.

[@macinthewild8116]

You shouldn’t have put yourself through that singing mate , you’ve suffered enough! 😂😂 thanks for watching though. I’ve got some training walks planned in the Cheviots in the next few months if you fancy coming along 👍

[@thunder_roaming]

@macinthewild8116 it's an area I've never visited but started following emz adventure about two or three years back and thought the area looks stunning. I am planning on visiting this year. I'll give you a shout when I do.

[@glenmcwilliams7238]

Absolutely fantastic video! couldn't stop watching it! well done proud of you bro'

[@macinthewild8116]

Cheers for that 👍

[@patrickelliott5858]

I have watched many videos of the cape wrath trail, what i really liked about this one is the personal battle with the various trials and tribulations of the trail, the weather and the gear. I have thoroughly enjoyed this and i am really looking forward to the next video. Even with the singing 😂

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks for watching and the comments , it was a constant battle against many tricky situations. Sooner or later “The Trail” gets to you - hence the singing !! 😂😂

[@briandunning2974]

It’s just watching as many videos as I can as I’m starting this in a month (July 2024). I’ve found yours one of the more helpful as you describe things really well and show the terrain for problems and the landscape for beauty. BUT I can’t find your part 2 video from last year!? Did you not make more? At 75 years I need all the help and advice I can get!

[@macinthewild8116]

Hi, many thanks for watching, I’ve done 2 more videos which go as far as Craig. More to be released.

[@briandunning2974]

@@macinthewild8116 Hi, Thanks for replying. Your videos were excellent.

[@macinthewild8116]

@@briandunning2974 thanks , that’s really kind of you to say so !

[@donwoessner]

Wow. Just gorgeous views here Shaun! Your skill with the camera is wonderful. Much respect for your energy, fitness, knowledge… Thanks for taking some of us along to spectacular places we will never get to on our own. Best wishes for your future expeditions! Peace.

[@macinthewild8116]

Hi Don, that’s so kind of you to comment. I really appreciate you coming along ! 👍

[@Stepea-vg4zk]

Good video, looks a right slog! No part 2 yet?

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks for watching , had to delay part 2 for various reasons. Going to do it in April / May 2024.

[@YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES]

Mac !!!! Omg man what an adventure!!! Your vid is so well put together I felt like I was walking g with you. The scenery and sense of isolation is staggering. You've certainly put the graft in mate. Bring o part 2 brother 👍💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks Mate, I really appreciate your comments. Cheers 👍

[@walkingthekingdom]

Loving your channel mate. Have subscribed in support! We know how hard it can be to produce good content and get your YT off the ground. Going through it ourselves. Keep up the good work!

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks for subscribing, I’ll return the favour 👍

[@walkingthekingdom]

@@macinthewild8116 You legend! thank you

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Hi Sean, great video and editing, so many places I want a few days in, perhaps we could have a camp in the highlands, a couple of nights away, watching this on a sun bed in Spain and miss the camping !!!!!! Are you still on the trail, I forgot the itinerary !! Cheers Adrian

[@macinthewild8116]

Hi Adrian, thanks for the comments. I’d be up for a trip over a few days. So many great places to explore !

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

@@macinthewild8116 Sean, Conan Glen or knoydart so far not to mention lost valley and Rannoch Moor !!!!!!!!! Are you still on the trail

[@macinthewild8116]

@@northumberlandmountainhopper took a few days break as I got an infection on the foot from the trail.

[@davidalexander287]

Thanks for the suggestion of a camp site by the "stones". The hair, you more got more than me, but I have it cut short. Technical question. I noticed the tekking pole was inside the tent resting on the ground sheet. Is this normal? Was this where the leak was? Did you identify what caused it?

[@macinthewild8116]

Hi , the groundsheet was made specially for the trip , it was not made by Durston but by an independent business. It’s tougher than the Durston and should have been waterproof. The poles have to sit on it due to the tent design but I think it was just the sheer volume of rain I had that Pushed through both layers of flooring. Thanks for watching 👍

[@grahamswildcamping]

Epic, thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Really felt like you brought us along with you. Appreciated that you discussed the problems you had and your solutions. Really emphasises self reliance. Def looking forward to the next one, keep it up mate 👍👍👍 P.s. and who knew you could sing !

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks mate , really appreciate the comments, Eurovision next !! 😂😂

[@CharlesDavidson-q1u]

Hi. Interested to hear what the issue turned out to be with the tenet footprint.. Was it a hole or just not up to the task? Looking forward to future parts 👍

[@macinthewild8116]

Hi, thanks for watching. I contacted the manufacturer and apparently one batch of tents made last year were not as waterproof as they should be! However, they released them. They have offered to replace the inner tent under warranty.

[@CharlesDavidson-q1u]

Was that the case for the bath tub and footprint? Am doing the CWT later this year and was undecided about a footprint due to weight but think I'll take it for that boggy ground.. Am taking a Hilleberg Anaris so will hopefully be up to the task but have only tested it a few times in the Lakes so far.. Busy taking notes from yours and others vids😁👍

[@macinthewild8116]

@@CharlesDavidson-q1u a footprint doesn’t necessarily mean additional waterproofing , it really just helps with protecting the bathtub floor. I think the material of the tent floor was not as water repellent as it should have been. A Hilleberg should easily be up to the task. 👍

[@danielasturm4836]

@@CharlesDavidson-q1u @Charles Davidson we took one of those window insulating wraps as a footprint and it worked so so well - which was totally unexpected. Got the tip from the ultralight crazies in the US. Duck brand do them but also others and it's also sold on e.g. Ultralight outdoor gear. It's basically just a thin film of plastic. We cut it to size and it weighed probably around 60 grams max as opposed to my tents actual footprint at nearly 400 grams. It really helped protect the tent floor against moisture and it even held up on really really prickly ground that I wouldn't want to put my tent straight on. At the very end it had a couple of small holes which we patched up with duck tape but it looks like it will hold up for a lot longer.

[@williambell8282]

Re: Glendessary. I did a wonderful walk up to Sgurr Coireachan, along the ridge to Sgurr Na Ciche and back to Strathan. It took 9 hours but the weather was great and the views magnificent.

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Fantastic trip for you. First time watching your channel. Best wishes out there. New subscriber.

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks for coming along

[@emz_adventure]

Evening Sean. I was wondering if you would do a video of cwt. Wow this is amazing. Something id love to do but i know its way too much for me. Good on ya. Really enjoyed the editing, pics and views. Incredible. And you still stay so positive even after your tent failed in the rain.i totally agree with you views on our abilities to solve problems naturally and without having access to help or internet. Back to basics 🎉

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks Emz, really appreciate the comments 👍

[@andrew_hikes]

Great effort and brilliant views of the trail. I’ll be watching this again as I plan for my own CWT trip in April 2024. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks for coming along 👍

[@themorayrambler1756]

Great video, really appreciate that you just tell the whole story, not missing out the bits where you are getting a bit down. What sort of camera do you use?

[@macinthewild8116]

It was all filmed on an IPhone 13 Pro and edited on Shotcut software , thanks so much for watching and commenting 👍

[@themorayrambler1756]

@@macinthewild8116 Thanks Mac

[@themorayrambler1756]

Are you going to do the rest of it sometime?

[@macinthewild8116]

@@themorayrambler1756 yep, heading up in April to finish it 👍

[@bangyai3194]

So far so good , gear failure not withstanding. A few other youtubers on the trail at the same time so very interesting to compare trail notes. Thanks for sharing.

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Maffpalmer]

Thanks very much for such a fantastic film, really compelling viewing. I really like your honesty and sincerity with your filming. I look forward to seeing your next part. I would love to do it. Feel inspired! Thanks very much

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks for watching , it really is a roller coaster of emotions doing that trail ! Gear failures and the weather can truly affect morale !

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Mac. I’ve just came across your video and channel, absolutely brilliant mate. Just stunning scenery and thank the lord the weather brightened up for you eventually. Looking forward to the next part already. Cheers Dave. 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks for the kind comments and thanks for coming along 👍

[@DAoutdoors]

I’ve got my own small channel that I upload my walks in the Lake District using the relive app if you’d like to take a look. Cheers Dave

[@janellekoch]

Really enjoyed the pace of this! Planning to walk CWT in 2024. Thanks for inviting us along!

[@macinthewild8116]

Thanks for watching and commenting, it is much appreciated 👍