The Cape Wrath Trail - One Amazing Week.

Spent one amazing week solo backpacking and camping on the Cape Wrath Trail. It is considered to be one of the most challenging and difficult long distance backpacking hikes in the UK.
It is an unofficial, unmarked and magnificently challenging route for experienced long-distance backpackers, the Trail passes through some of Scotland's most spectacular landscapes.
However I believe it should be called the Cape Wrath Challenge as it will challenge you both mentally and physically. It will challenge your fitness, mental fortitude, hill skills and gear selection unlike anything you may have done before.
Due to time restraints I had decided to spend 7 days backpacking the Southern Section of the trail with one rest day in the middle. My hike would start from the Corran Ferry crossing and finish up at the small village of Ullapool on the shores of Loch Broom.
This was the last section of the CWT I had still to complete having already walked the northern section southward from the Lighthouse to Ullapool and having to pull out due to blisters last year.
It normally takes 2-3 weeks to cover the 230-miles through the highlands of Scotland. Most will usually start from Fort William and finally ending up at the Cape Wrath lighthouse which is the most north westerly point in the whole of the UK.
The terrain and weather can make travel on the trail difficult day to day and good navigation skills are a must. Many of the sections involves multiple steep ascents and descents which can be difficult, often in remote areas of the highlands with no visible paths or routes.
NB -The content within this film is strictly my personal video of the trip. It is not intended to be used as a guide. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Do your own research, be safe, be prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :)
Day 1 - Corran to Allt na Cruaiche (16 miles)
Day 2 - Allt na Cruaiche to A’ Chuil Bothy (15 miles)
Day 3 - A’ Chuil Bothy to Barrisdale (14 miles)
Day 4 - Barrisdale to Shiel Bridge (16 miles)
Day 5 - Rest Day
Day 6 - Shiel Bridge to Maol Bhuidhe Bothy (16 miles)
Day 7 - Maol Bhuidhe to Kinlochewe (27 miles)
Day 8 - Kinlochewe to Ullapool (23 miles)
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Filmed With :- Panasonic S5
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[@mickcarr5031]

Ray, that was probably THE best film I have watched on youtube ever, the views we astounding throughout. God only knows how many extra miles you put in with all the filming but so glad you did. Thank you so so much for taking us along, I felt for you tho with the bloody midges :-). you're some man. cheers and atb.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it and was a great experience. atb

[@keirenoutdoors]

Two years on and still an incredible film and trip. Cheers.

[@VandrefalkTV]

Going into that "go-pro mode" for a while with the eerie music was fantastic, as was the rest of the video. I took my time with this one and it was well worth every second spent. Cheers from Norway, thanks, Ray!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it! Atb

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Wow is all i can say, i just love your videos and scenery and all the information that you give too, also well done that was one massive trek you accomplished thank you for sharing it was a treat to watch, you and murray are my all time favs,

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks again for watching and glad you enjoyed it. Atb

[@eamonmcginty1183]

What a fantastic effort Sir. Brilliant videos and informative as ever.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Many thanks! Atb

[@petergriffiths799]

Fantastic film. As well made as any walking show on broadcast TV.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thank you. Atb

[@poethenry8189]

Great video, really beautifully filmed, and an awesome undertaking! Well done, man.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it! Atb

[@sammybrownfox6265]

Brilliant Ray. Your camera work and narration would not be out of place on the TV. The hard work you put in really shows. Well done , its appreciated.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks for watching. Atb

[@williamhowells7777]

Thank you Ray for sharing this epic adventure with us. You did a tremendous job in portraying both the difficulty and beauty of the trail. That narrow path by the falls was amazing to see. Astounding accomplishment...

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks Will. Atb

[@anthonycurtola]

Absolutely gorgeous footage of that most beautiful landscape- every shot is a stunner. Felt like I was with you every step of the way (in my dry comfy chair). All that back and forth with the camera certainly added a few km. to an already arduous trek. Well.... thanks! I thoroughly enjoyed that!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks Andy, Atb

[@frostyrobot7689]

Very very much enjoyed this Ray. Came here from your WHW video (which has made me consider solo'ing it sometime next year) and again the production and content here are top-notch. Honestly, you should get your own television show with content this good. Take it easy.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Many thanks for watching and Atb.

[@davidian107]

Brilliant thank you. Great video and information very interesting.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it. Atb

[@TurnFullCircle]

Bloody amazing....superb video and effort.... all the best...Cheers

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Bokooda]

Brilliant. Yet again another outstanding video. Thank you for all your hard work capturing Scotland at its best.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Many thanks! Atb

[@garybeaumont1373]

Congratulations on completing your section, and a huge thanks for documenting the journey and sharing it with us. Great entertainment, informative and inspiring.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it! Atb

[@alanwetherelt7155]

Really enjoyed the watch … ten figure grid reference..

[@yonderoutdoorsuk]

Can't add anything more than what others have said but thank you for doing this. Your filming is stunning and really shows the raw beauty of the landscape. Well done on the achievement!

[@stormaurora5536]

Wow! That track along the Falls was so scary even watching you from my armchair. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us, I would give anything to be able to walk in the wilderness but ill health prevents that. So I'll be living it through your eyes. Stay safe and thank you.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thank you. Atb

[@rathbonetom]

Hey Ray - this is your "American Friend" Tom from the Maol Bhuidhe -> Ullapool section. Great vid, you got it up quick! I successfully finished a few days ago and made it back to the states. What a journey! It was great meeting you and I'll be looking forward to your future vids. Cheers.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Hi Tom. So glad you got in touch and really chuffed that you got it completed and safely back home. Hope you maybe visit Scotland again the future and maybe meet up on the trail again somewhere. Atb

[@DavidWilliams-tk3dy]

That looked so tough. Magnificent effort and great video. Well done and thanks, Ray.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks for watching. Atb

[@grahamhaines9931]

Really enjoyed the video of the CWT. Although I have not done CWT per se, I have done much of the paths you were on, on various trips over the years and it brought back happy memories of my time in the North West of Scotland. Thank you!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it! Atb

[@JonathanMarcusGSmith]

What amazing views. Many thanks for sharing this and well done on a magnificent achievement! I really enjoyed watching and especially appreciate the scenes where its just the sound of the wind/rain/rivers/squelchy footsteps and just breathtaking countryside. Many thanks

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it. Atb

[@ScottishMountainGoat]

Fantastic Ray, Brilliant videography, beautiful shots, good atmosphere and all that while putting in those long days and being eaten alive by midges. Great job! Cheers! Kris.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks Kris. Atb

[@allankerr668]

Absolutely awesome Ray!!! Thank you so much for sharing your epic adventure with us!!!👏👏👏👏👏👊👍

[@RS.Outdoors]

Cheers Allan, Atb.

[@GrinningGser]

Awesome , truly professional with high quality filming and sound . Watching this , from my armchair , I am in awe of the difficulty you have filming this ; you are walking three times the distance . A major challenge . Well executed !!!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thank you. Atb

[@overthescottishhill5687]

Absolutely superb Ray. I’ve done from Fort William to Morvich on the trail so I understand the effort you must have put in to do a 26 miler followed by a 24 miler AND filming at the same time!! Absolutely awe inspiring. Your filming was spot on too. I just wish I’d seen your river crossings but I guess they were maybe too frisky to risk going back and forward given the levels of rainfall you had. I’ll be buying you some coffees shortly. Well deserved 👍

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks for watching Debbie much appreciated. Was the most difficult thing I have filmed to date. Atb

[@gracegenders]

Just walked the Falls of Glomach yesterday.... safe to say feel a little shell shocked! Your filming made it look so much more innocent, definitely need the lunch break after it 😅 great video BTW, one I always go back to!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Great stuff. To be honest I think the worst section is lover down as your heading out. Atb

[@gracegenders]

@@RS.Outdoors you're not wrong, by that point I thought we had done the worst so it was a definite shock! The snow on the ground and heavy packs didn't help 😅

[@andrewmegginson5553]

Brilliant Ray, really enjoyed that watch. Brutal walking, very well done.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Much appreciated. Atb

[@badgerlandcouk]

Fabulous video of an amazing trip. 100% briliant idea to use the GoPro to shoot footage of the narrow path around the Glomach waterfalls. Very nicely done - perfectly shows the nature of the terrain and the various challenges that the route offers.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks mate much appreciated. Atb

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

Really enjoyed film. You put a lot of effort into your documentaries. And not a fair weather walker. Regards

[@RS.Outdoors]

Many thanks! Atb

[@KevinWoodsWorkshop]

Well done Ray that would have been a big challenge without all the filming you did. Thanks for making this video it was great seeing this part of Scotland.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks 👍 Atb

[@mountainclawoutdoors]

I really liked the go-pro walking. That section was very scenic. Thanks for that footage.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@kensayers75]

Cheers Pal. Enjoyed that 👍

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it. Atb

[@sirprancealott2003]

congratulations on completing the challenge and a great film. thego-pro section on the sketchy path was edge of the seat stuff

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks for that! Atb

[@petraeverill826]

Thank you, Ray, for an excellent video - epic even! We appreciate the effort you put into making this film - we can only guess how many extra miles you did setting up the camera etc 😮 You certainly captured the beauty of your wonderful country, and it's special for us to see it from afar. However, perhaps the lasting memory will be the sight of your undercrackers, hanging in the breeze on a walking stick! 😀 Good to see you on track with your film making, Ray! Clive & Petra

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it! Atb

[@joepublic573]

challenging route that one .. with some super photography. highly enjoyable to watch.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks a lot!

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Well done it’s one thing talking about what challenges you want to do, and quite another getting out there and doing it. To keep going in the rain must test you to the limit - fantastic achievement 👍🇬🇧😄

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@geolockhart7644]

well done Ray, Glad you found time to go back and finish off what you started. well done.

[@RS.Outdoors]

It was nice to get that section done. Wish I had had the time to do it all but always another time in the future maybe. Atb

[@kenlowey1]

that was was a super video, well done that man. Scotland has wonderful scenery

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it. Atb

[@ruari2004]

Spectacular Achievement Ray and a spectacular video to match. The Go Pro footage along side the waterfalls was an excellent addition too, gave you a right feel for it, like you say making sure your foot placement was precise etc. It's on my list to do but not for a few years yet. Once again well done and superb video making!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks Ruari and hope you get the chance to experience it first hand. Atb

[@gentlemanadventurer1742]

What a great video, I can almost smell the Scottish air, good work Ray.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks mate. Atb

[@dodge_walks]

Lovely video. Hoping to section the Cape Wrath trail over a couple of years around family commitments. I've had fish and chips on that bench over a decade ago next to what was then a very pregnant wife!

[@graceygrumble]

I am a postie from Newcastle and have just experienced the worst rain, ever. Even a bloke who's worked there 30 years said "Aye, that's the wettest one Aa've knaan". But, here I am, bathed and warm and this was recommended and I have had a smile on my face, throughout. Pleased that's not me! My name's Mackay, so this is my forefathers' country. Nee wonder they left! ;) All jokes aside, this looked like a great trip, well worth doing. Beautiful! And, if there is a chance of a sherbet or two, to keep the pecker up, when all is dreich, it looks like it's worth the challenge. One more for my bucket list and well done, pal. Hat's off to you.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks for watching and hope you maybe take on the challenge one day. Atb

[@ronstevens4057]

After watching the first CWT (Cape Wrath Test), I was pleased to see you go back and finish it in such style. For I can’t believe those long days you put in. One of your days (the 26 miler) was actually two of mine, so really well done. I also appreciate all the effort that went into filming this, quite a mission in itself.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it! Atb

[@OwenM476]

Really good video, enjoyed that immensely. Brought back some memories especially Knoydart section.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GrumpyDad]

Loved every minute! Great stuff Ray!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Awesome, thank you!

[@acnud]

Thanks so much for letting us follow your progress, it always inspires me to get outside and push me from my comfort zone.👍

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks and Atb.

[@davidviner5783]

An excellent video of this demanding hike, especially given the weather conditions. I like your narration: just enough info and advice, delivered with with confidence and calmness. New subscriber via the SCOTLAND'S MOUNTAINS channel.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@seanair63]

Great vid,brilliant quality it was great to see places like Corrie Thoiladhe bothy,and À 'Chuil bothy,ive been on that route à few times over the years,always swear that i wouldnt be back but i always return.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@sniper7219]

Bloody fantastic Ray! Well done. Great watch as always!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks mate. Atb.

[@tedwiley8215]

Thank you for the awesome video. It really makes me want to come over there & try it out myself. Cheers.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks for watching Ted. Atb

[@ears1991]

stunning, great job, cape wrath "challenge" definitely seems spot on! can't believe the extra effort you go to for the shots where you have to double back for the camera, really captured the atmosphere perfectly

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@haldane7442]

What a fantastic video mate, great footage and well edited! I did the CWT this summer as well and it looks like I was blessed with better weather. Anyway, congratulations!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks a lot!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great video! Crow✌️

[@hikermikem8]

😁👍⛰️🏞️🏕️🥾 Hats of to you Ray. A tough looking challenge indeed. But a great video.. The CWT/challenge is on my bucket list..

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks Mike. Glad it is off mine to a point :)

[@scotsnomad7395]

Thoroughly enjoyed this Ray, awesome stuff. A touch of nostalgia seeing Glen Dessary and sourlies bothy again. Recognised the gate and lochans, had to cancel last years trip, this year cancelled as well due to work commitments. Thank you for sharing this trip with us, I’m away back to the start for another watch… custard apple crunch is a favourite… ATB👍

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks mate. Thought some shots might ring a bell and bring back memories for those who have been to those areas before. Atb

[@alwaysforwardyt]

Hello there! Nice to see 'you ended what you started'... So to say 😅 What's this, we're getting lazy? 4:31 (Kidding.) Pitching almost on the road... These Scotts... Back to 'our' trusty Access 2 l can see... Nice! I think we have the same overtrousers from Berghaus, they served me well on the CWT and SNT, great choice! The shot at 9:23 made me laugh... To me it looks as if you were in a prison or similar 😄 that 'mains board' right behind you... Great video as always... And well done carrying all the camera gear knowing it'll rain most of the time. If only some of our viewers knew the effort we put in our videos... 😄 Stay safe and hope to see you soon! 😊

[@RS.Outdoors]

Yeh that was along walk to 4.31 section and nowhere to camp that wasn't flooded. Had to take Access as I had sold the Notch and was expecting my new tent but didn't arrive so used the winter setup. Great tent for the space in the bad weather and wish now I hadn't sold my Duomid :( That trip was really hard,both in distance and filming that it has put me off going back out for a while. Wonder why I put myself through the filming at times when many can just wave a GoPro about so much it nearly makes you sick watching. Yet get x5 more views and subscribers. Really thinking hard at moment direction I plan to go on ;) Atb

[@alwaysforwardyt]

@@RS.Outdoors I almost missed my Access 2 on my Nordkalottleden adventure. Psychologically, there is a big difference between getting into the Access 2 or the Duomid. To me, the Access 2 is a lot cosier... I can't believe l'm just reading that second part of your comment tonight. l was talking with a friend, a Berkeley alumni graduated on Computer Science (a tech guy). l gave him access to my channel to assess the stats and his conclusion is simple: make shorter videos (l can send you an email if you think that my help and tell you more in depth). It was already hard to cut my Kungsleden video into chapters, yet he suggested me to cut the chapters again into half (!). Basically, if you want to succeed in YT, you got to feed the algorythm (you already know this). The algorythm doesn't 'see' the difference between the image quality of our heavy Nikon cameras and a feather-light GoPro... l don't know about you, but l start to believe l'm in the wrong platform 😕 Check out the views of my WHW video and tell me about quality VS views! 😂 Anyway... l'm sure you'll become more and more successful in time. 'Time' is a powerful variable in YT, as well. But yes, l 100% understand and share your opinion. Congrats for the CWT video! It's a pleasure to watch! And don't get discouraged, your content is GREAT! 🤩

[@esperoutdoors9421]

really enjoyed this!. great vid. the footage looked amazing

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it! Atb

[@willcrespo24]

My friend you live in a beautiful paradise.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thank you. Atb

[@blethersy9206]

What an achievement! I couldn’t even watch the go pro footage as I’m not keen on heights, so I can’t imagine how you did it!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks for watching. Atb

[@williambell8282]

Glen Dessary.......Sgurr nan Coireachan, Garbh Cioch Mhor and Sgurr na Ciche. A good 8 hour hike....

[@matthewrae5679]

Great video. Always good to know friendly hospitality businesses (The Kintail Lodge)

[@RS.Outdoors]

They have been very helpful and food was also great. Atb

[@nightsinthewild]

Just subscribed to your channel after watching this. Really enjoyed that, thanks for sharing!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nightsinthewild]

@@RS.Outdoors Very much! That's my viewing for the foreseeable 😀

[@jamesoutdoors.6450]

Amazing trip, it looks brutal. well done.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Cheers mate. Atb

[@DannyTP1888]

Great video, scenery and effort Ray.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@rionjames]

Just come across your channel. Been looking into solo camping, trying to find what I need to buy. Obviously I won’t be attempting something this difficult first but I searched I found and hopefully maybe next year get some solos in like this. A nice element of calm about you, a lot of you tubers fill bits with dancing and singing 🤣

[@RS.Outdoors]

Have fun! Atb

[@Flexaret]

That looked hard going and not for the faint hearted or ill prepared, gain height, lose height, repeat. Not too many escape points either. Very well done, you have my respect although to be fair you had it already.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Cheers mate. Atb

[@lawrencejack5038]

Sterling effort Ray, well done mate 👍🏻

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@Pat132]

Gallus mate, well done that wiz a slog, but pure inspirational, keep it up man videos are awesome, cheers ma man.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks a ton! Atb

[@rsb6479]

Thanks for sharing , looks fantastic. Can I ask where you got the front pockets for the rucksack from. Thanks

[@RS.Outdoors]

It is called a Ribz Wear Ribzpack and got it from the US years ago. Don't think they make them any more. Atb

[@rsb6479]

@@RS.Outdoors thanks, looks handy

[@allankerr668]

Brilliant watching this again Ray! 2 questions, what power bank do you have? I've bought cheap and cheerful and some expensive ones! Both useless! And what foot wear do you use? Thank you inadvance! And again vid stunning!👏👏👏👏

[@RS.Outdoors]

Hi Allan, have a link to my kit list in the video description. Those boots are my Solomons which I have also done a video review on the channel. Atb

[@blogpackinglight]

Epic. Really tough terrain and weather. Well done for persevering and completing. I presume the boots held up. Having a larger tent probably helped given the weather. The Notch might have been a bit cramped.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Had to take the Access 2 as I have sold the Notch and new tent had not arrived in time. However as you say in some ways I was actually glad. Atb

[@blogpackinglight]

@@RS.Outdoors Notch not suit? It’s a great tent, but maybe a bit cramped for longer trips with bad weather. The new version of the Dan Durston X-Mid with a solid inner will be worth looking at when it comes out.

[@RS.Outdoors]

@@blogpackinglight Did see he is also bringing out a Dcf Cuben fibre version as well.

[@blogpackinglight]

@@RS.Outdoors I think it’s single skin though so I’m not keen for our weather. I know some people are happy with tents like the ZPacks Duplex, but doesn’t appeal to me. If you get a humid night with heavy rain, it’s difficult to avoid getting sprayed with condensation.

[@ScotsWildcamper]

Superb Ray a challenge indeed, solo and with the rain as well. Yeah the filming slows you down thats why I'm a lazy filmer alot of run and gun for me. Watched it all in one go and no skipping lol. ATB.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Cheers mate and not long now till the winter camps, lol. Atb

[@ScotsWildcamper]

@@RS.Outdoors I hope so i really missed the regular winter camps. The snow and ice add another level of adventure.

[@KiwiJohn1951]

The go-pro section looked gnarly, but manageable if as you said 'took your time'. Your new moniker should be 'mountain goat Ray'!

[@RS.Outdoors]

LOL, Cheers John. Atb

[@vr_gamers8116]

Well done Ray , some classic Scottish quotes, "Bloody Hell... am Dying... My legs are killing me" Lol, great footage too mate, loved it.. and glad you finally got that monkey off your back. ATB.

[@RS.Outdoors]

There were a few more off camera, lol :) Atb

[@RandomWanderingsChannel]

Nice vid. Great shots and editing, little touches like the look at the building at 30:18 give me some inspiration to pay a little more mind to what I'm doing :-) Also - the mental fortitude to keep going with the walk past/walk to shots when you're already goosed... I fully appreciate why you took the choice to slow your speech down a few months ago, but I kinda want speed it up again lol Anyway - great work with this, maybe one day...

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks mate. It is not easy to film the way I do it and as you say it does get a bit of a mental battle to keep going with it. Lots of little bits of footage I was going to take at the time but couldn't be bothered, lol. But when it comes to editing it when back home I always regret not having captured it. Atb

[@chrisgibson5803]

I need to see a loud out of his gear for this. Also what was in that food parcel. Brilliant video thanks ray.

[@RS.Outdoors]

My loadout is in the description with link to my lighterpack page. Note only difference was I had taken the MSR Access 2 which is about 1kg heavier. Also took my Panasonic S5 for filming as well as GoPro.

[@fraserconnell21]

Great stuff Ray!💥 I'm not surprised to see this get you so many nice comments. 👍👍

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks Fraser. Atb

[@WalkWithWallace]

On Arran at the moment, but that's tonight's viewing sorted. 👍🏻

[@WalkWithWallace]

Just finished off watching your vid today Ray, you can see you've put a lot of effort into filming this with a couple of really big days thrown into the mix. Good stuff mate.

[@tronalpha9137]

how about an wing / water turbine?. An company in canada called waterlilly make them and they are for backpacking/ hiking. they do make an 12v and i will be looking into it later. Gerard.

[@sam249344]

Great video. Definitely on my list. What tent are you using now. Looks great but heavy?

[@RS.Outdoors]

It is the MSR Access 2 I had to use and not that heavy for its space and strength. Atb

[@alexsmith-xx1zo]

Well done you good footage overall, how did your boots stand up this time??.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Perfect with no issues. Will be doing a kit film of what worked and didn't soon. Atb

[@johnfrancis7800]

Nice one Ray! Great filming too

[@RS.Outdoors]

Thanks John, Atb.

[@tronalpha9137]

G"day ray. Have you tried using a 60 watt folding solar panel to charge up thevbattery bank while you are hiking ?. attatch it to the top of your backpack. have one battery bank on charge and use the other then swap them over. it wont take much to charge them battery banks up. Do you have plans at some stage to complete the hike ?. One thing i learned when i was a lot younger when i first started hiking, is when you start on a hike you should finnish the hike on foot, then its a throu hike. I hope you do so some time in the futer. Iam still getting my gear together. hopefullly after ester it will be cooler then as well hear in Australia then i hope to start hiking. Gerard.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Don't use one as most of the time in Scotland it rains or is cloudy. Few folk I know have tried them in Scotland and wasn't worth taking. Atb

[@GK1976A]

Hi Ray. What's the difference between the MSR Access 2 and the Hubba Hubba NX? I know that the Access 2 is a 4 season and the Hubba is a 3 season, but how does that present itself in terms of spec? I've got the MSR Hubba NX one man tent and was wondering if it would be sufficient for the Cape Wrath Trail?

[@RS.Outdoors]

The Access 2 has less mesh with only a couple of triangles of mesh at the top of the doors. this is to keep the interior a little bit warmer in cold weather. It also has an extra centre pole that wraps over to keep the middle of the tent a little bit stronger in winds. Lastly it has a few more guy points again to help in windy weather. The Hubba I feel aould be ok as long as the weather is not too wild and you pitch it sheltered. Haze outdoors done the walk with one of those Chinese Lanshan 2 tents and survived to tell the tale. Really depends on time of year and weather. Atb

[@jamielittlewood7103]

Bit late to the party but congrats Ray. Can I ask what trousers you’ve got on please? Thanks.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Fjallraven Abisko trekking tights. Atb

[@philholden1636]

Were your boot, for this trip, Salomon Quest 4D? And did they keep your feet dry?

[@alexreay4498]

Hi Ray, awesome video thank you, the Cape Wrath ‘Adventure’ is definitely on the list in a year or so when I’ve built up more experience and confidence! Just done the Coast to Coast and thanks to your previous video I’m doing the WHW next year. Out of interest what’s the tent you’re using on this trip? Thanks

[@RS.Outdoors]

It is the MSR Access 2.

[@JT52WSB07]

Hi there, enjoying the video so far. What time of year did you do the trail?

[@RS.Outdoors]

It was the last two weeks of July. Atb

[@JT52WSB07]

@@RS.Outdoors thanks for the reply, that’ll explain the midge situation. Looked like a fantastic trip.👌🏻

[@deborahevans7884]

Great vid once again ray good to watch as wer'e heading up to" hopefully" do the cwt in a week's time hope we have better weather than you! deb an dave

[@RS.Outdoors]

Wish you luck and hope you have a great time and good weather. Atb

[@davidhale1568]

Some long days there Ray 👍

[@RS.Outdoors]

Not half Dave, Atb.

[@TOM.RANGER]

Nothing like struggling on your hike and seeing a couple of electric mountain bikes whizzing past 😅

[@RS.Outdoors]

Yep, my thoughts exactly at the time. Did have a few under the breath remarks :) Atb

[@TOM.RANGER]

@@RS.Outdoors its just cheating 🤣👍 I remember doing a week long trek once got to the top a helicopter landed and a couple got out in full kit took some photos/selfies and flew off again 🙄🤷‍♂️😅

[@drewnicol2455]

Hi Ray have you got a vid out on the gear you used on this trip ….thanks

[@RS.Outdoors]

More or less all this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZW4i5aGhJyhrNk

[@scl2874]

Gorgeous video, thank you for that!! I actually had decided that the Cape Wrath trail is a little too ambitious for me still, regarding experience and fitness level....but these impressions are stirring my motivation again. Do you think September/early October would be too late for attempting it? Kind regards and thanks again for providing your content!

[@RS.Outdoors]

Think September maybe as late as I would go as at least midges are dying down. But you are getting into shorter daylight times. Atb

[@kellygonzalezsuarez]

Why you didn’t use the notch tarp tent?

[@RS.Outdoors]

Had sold it as was getting my own designed tent manufactured to my specifications. Sadly didn't arrive in time. Atb

[@Rob-wc1zh]

Fantastic video, thank you for taking the time to record it! Must have felt like such a burden to record at the time in that weather!! What time of year did you do this?

[@RS.Outdoors]

Yes it was! Set off the other week on Friday 13th August, lol.

[@Rob-wc1zh]

@@RS.Outdoors Ah that explains the beautiful summer weather then. Hope you keep on making great videos like this!

[@MrDavidh37]

Great filming and effort. What made you go for the MSR tent rather than the tarptent? Really enjoyed the bit over the fall’s on the edge of my seat 😁

[@RS.Outdoors]

Had sold the tent as I was getting a custom one made to my specification and was waiting on it. Sadly the guy Jumper Home in China who was making it died in an accident in the mountains a few weeks before my trip :) So had to take my winter tent.

[@MrDavidh37]

@@RS.Outdoors Thanks Ray. Just I have been looking at my next lightweight tent for the long walks and I do like the MSR Access sorry to hear about the guy in China. The midges in Scotland look like a great challenge I got bites from my Wildcamp in the peaks on Friday when the wind died which never usually happens happy trekking love your content atb Dave 😃

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

are there trout in those rivers?

[@RS.Outdoors]

Yes there are. Passed a few folks out fishing as part of the estates. Atb

[@thebayfish9508]

what time of year was this.. im thinking august this year but someone said wait until April for midges

[@RS.Outdoors]

That was in August and it wasn't too bad most days in regards to midges. It is only a major issue on still windless days. Most people go around now to avoid them. Atb

[@thebayfish9508]

@@RS.Outdoors cheers for that. Feel next year is to far away. And think them little buggers make there mind up anyway

[@sklunkersklunkersson8679]

Gaun ur self Ray. Digging really deep there at times & the weather was not kind to u either. Despite all this u got it done. Agree with your sentiments at the end, masochists the lot of us.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Cheers mate. Atb

[@johnsonpt2]

Awesome video, have you decided that the tarptent notch isn’t suitable?

[@RS.Outdoors]

Had sold it as was getting my own designed tent manufactured to my specifications. Sadly didn't arrive in time. Atb

[@johnsonpt2]

@@RS.Outdoors sounds good, look forward to seeing the new shelter. I’ve got the notch li and find it a little tight for room.

[@RS.Outdoors]

@@johnsonpt2 To be honest prefer extra room for a trip like this. Doesn't matter for 1 or 2 nights away. The notch can be a bit cramped and when doing admin or changing wet gear etc, prefer the Access 2 or my old Duomid.

[@JCJ7754]

Great candid coverage as usual Ray, well done. How were the feet this time around, sorted?. what navigation aids did you use, map etc. TIA

[@RS.Outdoors]

Feet where fine but bit tender with all the track pounding. Wore my salomon X Ultra Trek boots which I should have worn on my last attempt. Used the OS Maps App on my phone with the route downloaded onto it for offline use. Also had the Harvey maps and compass with me.

[@JCJ7754]

@@RS.Outdoors sounds like the perfect combo. I I've just gotta start training for it 😜