14 Days in the Wild - Solo Backpacking in the Scottish Highlands - Cape Wrath Trail Part 1

The cape wrath trail is considered to be one of the most challenging long distant hikes in the UK. It's a 230 mile hike through the highlands of Scotland starting at Fort William and ending at the Cape Wrath lighthouse which is the most North Westerly point of the UK. The terrain can be very difficult and navigation skills are a must as parts of the hike have no visable paths. Part two will be out soon, if you'd like to be notifed when it is then make sure you subscribe and hit the bell notification below.
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Haze Lad. Brilliant. Best vid...I wish I was a younger lad like you. Instead I'm an older lad! I've not been well recently. The old issue could be back to haunt me but I'll fight the good fight. I could be better. I need an adventure. Your doing Robins. I'm doing foxes....... This is a fantastic challenge and the only way to do it is solo... If the simple things make you happy your on the right path...:) I hope the Doc says I'm good to go for another adventure. Sandy

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Wishing you well Sandy 🙏🙏

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hope your ok stay safe look forward to your next adventure

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fight the fight lad, wish you well

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Get better soon Sandy

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Man, you're an inspiration!! It's so easy to waste time catastrophising and do sod all, but because of you I ended up walking a total of 37 miles around the The Peak District where I live. I've always loved walking and the great outdoors bur got a bit up my own arse recently. Cheers fir the inspiration. I won't be wasting my weekends again. Keep up the great videos mate👍❤️

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Thanks mate

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Medic! Definitely the funniest bushcrafter on the internet. If you like him, you should check out woodlndbushcraftuk. He’s only got a couple hundred subs at the moment, but he’s also got a similar sense of humor that comes out of nowhere. Love it!

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Just back from 7 days packing on Arran ...single malt in hand. Trekology pillow was a godsend..👍

[@hoqus4378]

Been thinking of doing that myself, I can see Arran from my window, I live in North Ayrshire. Just need to get some proper camping gear though.

[@angelab9437]

Honestly, the upmost best video I've seen in hiking. And I've seen allot. You're so funny and positive. Thank you for sharing this! ❤

[@HazeOutdoors]

Very kind of you mate, thanks 🙏

[@lauren5185]

Great channel and vids. As a Canadian (instead of "wild camping" we call it "backcountry" or "interior" camping) the wildest part of this whole video was you eating and keeping your food in your tent with you!! We have a whole variety of precautions we take for bears to try and keep the smell of the food away from your tent. Usually we do what's called a "bear hang" where you go about 200m away from your camp and hang your food bag up a tree about 4m high to try and prevent a bear from getting at it. Overall super enjoying watching what it's like elsewhere to hike and camp!

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Only Hazey can get so excited about locks & gates!

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i have been waiting for this like a kid on christmas eve! done the first third and had a year out, then me mate i went with got cancer and i havennt finished it, yet, mates getting stronger, but not able to hill walk for the foreseeable. got to finish it though, this is what i need to get me on track again.

[@FunkYoLifeUp]

Had a great time following along. Thanks for the vid. Over here in Canada food in tent is a no go. Too many predatory animals for it to be safe. We have to eat away from our tent and hang our food from trees away from camp or tie an animal safe sack or barrel to a tree. A bit more work that is. Especially the hang. Nice variety of food. Have you considered dehydrating your own food for trips?

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Outstanding video thank you. In the old days when ever you left a bothy you had to leave the fire ready and prepared. So if someone was in trouble they could light a fire.

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Great video lad. Gives us natives the chance to see parts of Scotland that we haven't seen. Appreciated the moment of tiredness where you were uplifted by the surroundings. Beautiful indeed. All the best.

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This was brilliant, I felt like I was there with you! Bring on part 2!!

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You’re the type of lad who deserves your abundance of subscribers. I like your honest, simple approach… northern humour helps too 😉

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I was just thinking the other day that there has to be loads more people watching the internet at any given moment than cable tv, right? There’s so much content in YT, add Netflix and what more does a guy need for entertainment.

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Crazy timing! I was just in that Glen you were in at 43:20 We were there on the 20th of June, stayed in that bothy too at the end of a four day-er around Loch Morar and Glen Dessary. Flew a drone around that area got some amazing footage, then headed back to the car at Lock Arkaig. Such an incredible area, so beautiful. Great video, close to my heart this stuff.

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One of the best haze… welcome to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

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[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Enjoyed that mate! Scotland looks amazing, looking forward to part two! Have a good week mate Ash

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I really enjoyed your Coast to Coast vlogs and I’m already loving your Cape Wrath Trail. Many thanks for putting in the miles and for sharing your adventures.

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Still come back and watch these, what a series! much love brother.

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Some talk about doing and some do, so lovely to watch you doing it ! A superb and enjoyable watch. Thank you so very much.

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Awesome mate can't wait for part 2 hope you're having a lovely day today too x 👌

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Thanks, Hazy. Looking forward to part 2 and beyond. 👍🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Class first video mate. Love how you manage to stay so positive all the time. Wet feet is something I can't imagine liking for long distance. Happy fathers day from Northumberland.

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My mother just passed, she loved robins and so do I. Great vid mate, all the best

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5th!?! I appreciate your dedication mate ❤️💚💛

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That’s good to hear mate

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Quality Haze, definitely on the list this one, looking forward to the rest of the series!!

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Great video Haze,really enjoyed it,will watch Part 2 tomorrow.

[@barryconway]

Thanks for this, yon Haze. Very much looking forward to Part Deux. And good on you for doing it.

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Definitely go to add this to the bucket list. 👌🤘Epic part one🍻

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You are an absolute joy to watch. Looking forward to the next one 😊

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Second time watching this full Cape Wrath Trail, Brilliant Haze Lad. Smashed it 🥾🥾

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Thanks mate

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Looking forward to next video, really enjoyed watching this and seeing you enjoying yourself.

[@vanpediem7641]

Found your legit Scotland wild camping vids after getting past a few flowery ones. Enjoy your “real feel” approach! Texan planning a backpacking trek in Scotland next spring. Appreciate your channel is seeing what it’s really like to wild camp. Cheers!

[@alanthomson97]

Mate that was a brilliant video from start to end & a pleasure to watch. I'm doing the off myself soon and you just gave me a dose of motivation. You well deserved that beer 🍻👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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I Bloody needed this. You have turned my frown upside-down. Thankyou.🤙

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OK so I'm not even going to mention the hair this time. Video is simply awesome, feel like I'm right there with you. Can't wait for the next instalment to see what we get up to. Thanks for bringing us all along for the trip. Loving it. 👊

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Can't believe I've been watching this at dawn in mid-April, 2023. And totally 'there'.

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well done - and best wishes from Scotland 🌞

[@philippal7985]

Finally got to watching this. As always, quality entertainment. Can't wait to get out myself again. Looking forward to part 2

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Beautiful beautiful countryside! 👌🏞

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

A fantastic first installment in this backpacking trek. Cheers from across the pond.🤙

[@John_Troch]

Seeing that C-130 fly by was great! They bring back memories.

[@olliemal2509]

Thanks Very Much, for nice peaceful , adventure your on Godbless , Robin scenes is Classic, I remember years , Ireland we had crazy snow fall , I was out enjoying snow , this Robin was trying to get out , picked it up made nest , she had few chicks, every year Robin calls by in the garden , the nest is still there for her to Adventure , anyway thanks friend again for awesome video 😊

[@sarkybugger5009]

Nice one, Hazey. I've been looking forward to this. Happy father's day!

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Looks like a great time. Beautiful part of the world that. I really appreciate your knowledge, insight and enthusiasm.

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Yyou are such a great pick me up. Admire all your video's.

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Love the way he shouts medic

[@adamwebster3298]

Rewatching this to try and get myself out of a rut and hiking again after months. I know how much it helps me, just need to get out. Great series Hazey 💪🏼

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Absolutely brilliant. So glad I found your channel

[@276tracey]

Bloody brilliant...long time since we seen you that happy...looking forward to next one

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Haze mate I love you 😂😂 the caterpillar killed me.

[@professorfromyorkshire]

Brilliant. Seen may of the places. Left skipton 1968 never left wild Scotland. The Bothy near Glenfinnan brought back great memories.

[@JasonMcCann841]

Beautiful rugged trip for sure. Thanks for the video.

[@jonfun84]

Enjoyed this Hazy, proper Trek that Love it! Looking forward to pt.2 👍🏻

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I thought that Julia Bradbury was the walking mans clunge, however Hazey boy.....love the long distance video series

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Brave man tackling the big trek. Love the video.

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Thank you for showing us your grand trek! Tell me, what is the best way of recycling the plastic pouches that you food is in?

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Looks a stunning trail can’t wait for the next instalment 👍👍

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Very nice man but for me I found there was too much non stop talking and with the accent I found it too difficult to watch ....less talking please

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In it from the start! I know what I'll be watching over the next 2 weeks.

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Looking forward to this recently 👌 can't wait for PT.2

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I’ve still got to sort tent and sleeping bag but getting there , great vid 👍🙂

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Don't usually watch KZbin but having done half of the CWT (due to complete this year) thought I would view your account. Brilliant and so entertaining. And the comment re the unwelcome attitude of the lady at the Oykel Bridge Hotel, we had exactly the same reaction, treated us like pond life. Keep the blogs coming.

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Thank you 🙏

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Another great video. Reminded me of a three day hike in Snowdonia 30 years ago. Filled my water bottle up, only to find a dead sheep 300 metres upstream, didn't do that again!! Looking forward to the next ones.

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cheers ... put a smile on my face ... ace

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Doing the kit video first was a great little trailer. Been waiting for this one.

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Brilliant loving it all.

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Awesome video. Great making friend with Robbin. Watching from Indonesia

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Your route is picturesque country. Beautiful.

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I use to have a squirle come sit next to me on the porch and just chill eating peanuts. It takes a while to gain there trust for sure. Keep up the good work mate.

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That was excellent looking forward to part 2👍