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Day 8 - Kinlochbervie to Cape Wrath
So. This is the day that takes you along the glorious beach of Sandwood Bay, to The Atlantic Sea proper and on to Cape Wrath and the Lighthouse, the most north-westerly point in the UK: A day to savour. It’s a deliberately shorter day. After finishing here, there will be a gradual minibus and ferry evacuation back to civilisation in the village of Durness, 15 miles away, and a fitting sea loch coastal symmetry with the start, 8 days earlier. Once based in Durness, we hope that you have time to visit the beautiful beach just below the campsite, and nearby Smoo cave. In the evening, it’s time to celebrate, and in the morning, time to climb onto coaches and wave goodbye to the far north of Scotland.
All distances and height gain data are for guidance only. The route is subject to change.
Cape Wrath Explorer?
Day 8 of the Cape Wrath Explorer follows the same route as the full course, and it's a good one!
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Please note
Our adjusted (real life) distance for day eight is 26km.
The adjusted (real life) elevation is 700m.
Cut-off times
CP1 is at 6km - guidance time in 2025 is 11:15
CP2 is at 14km - guidance time in 2025 is 13:30
CP3 is at 19km - guidance time in 2025 is 15:00
Get a step ahead with the official event map
Aspirant participants are invited to purchase a copy of last year's event map. An ideal companion for those who prefer a tangible map to spread out on the coffee table to pour over during the build up to the event. Glean extra information about the route (subject to small changes) and familiarise yourself with the layout and style of this bespoke map ahead of being issued yours at registration.
Following the route
Please see our guidance on following the route for information about how to best access the digital version of the route (including information about GPX files), and what to expect from the event map issued at registration.
Warning
Ma tha thu an dùil slighe Latha 8 a rannsachadh, thoir an aire gur ann leis a’ Mhinistrealachd Dìon a tha am pàirt as fhaide tuath, agus gu bheil iad buailteach bomaichean a leigeil sìos gu math tric. Tha fàilte ort a dhol tarsainn na sgìre, dìreach dèan cinnteach gun dèan thu sgrùdadh a bheil gnìomhachdan sam bith aca san amharc an toiseach! Ma chì thu brataichean dearga sam bith, tha sin a’ ciallachadh nach bu chòir dhut a dhol a-steach. Mar as trice bidh fiosrachadh ri fhaighinn mu na gnìomhachdan a tha san amharc aca aig pàirce chàraichean Bàgh Sandwood, agus air-loidhne an seo . Na bi leisg fios a chuir thugainn airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh.
Day 8 Video - “Sandwood Bay! The North Atlantic”
