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Cape Adventure
INTERNATIONAL
Ardmore, Rhiconich
By Lairg, Sutherland
Scotland IV27 4RB
Tel/Fax:+44(0)1971 521006
info@capeadventure.co.uk

Cape Wrath Walking Weekend
Cape Wrath - Sandwood bay - Sheigra

Cape Adventure is an established local company offering a supported walking weekend to Cape Wrath, Sandwood bay and Sheigra. In the 1998 Rebecca Ridgway featured in 'Wilderness Walks' presented by Cameron McNeish - their goal was Cape Wrath.

Starting from the Kyle of Durness we walk to Cape Wrath, the most north westerly point on the UK mainland and Scotland's only Cape. From Cape Wrath we head south across the "Parph" to Sandwood bay. The following day we continue our journey south along the dramatic sea cliffs to Sheigra, the most north westerly community on the mainland.

What you can expect from your weekend:

Saturday
We will meet you at the Rhiconich Hotel at 3.00pm. Drive to our car park unload your equipment into our vehicle, then a 10 minute walk on footpath to Cape Adventure. (Please note it is not possible to drive to our base.) Meet our staff and settle in over a cup of tea followed by a short introductory walk to see the area we will be walking. After dinner we plan our route and prepare for departure the following morning.

Sunday
After crossing the Kyle of Durness by ferry, we take the minibus to Kearvaig and walk the sea cliffs to Cape Wrath light house. From Cape Wrath we walk southwards to the wide golden strand of Sandwood bay where our support team set up camp for our arrival. Spend the night where Viking Long ships landed and savour stunning isolation.

Monday
Pack up camp and enjoy the beach before a leisurely walk along the cliffs southwards to Sheigra. Here our support team will collect us. After hot showers and tea at Cape Adventure, relax in front of our wood burning stove before a well deserved home cooked dinner.

Tuesday
Depart after breakfast

Food and Accommodation
We offer delicious home cooked food (including vegetarian) and comfortable accommodation in a variety of single, twin, double, bunk or family rooms on the shores of Loch a' Chad-Fi. All rooms have wash basins and storage space for clothing. We have 8 good showers with plenty of hot water, male and female with disabled toilet facilities. We do not provide electric shaver sockets.
We do not sell alcohol, however, you are welcome to bring your own. We do run a small shop selling soft drinks, snacks, sweets, insect repellent, midge head nets, outdoor clothing and maps.

Kit List
In addition to the clothes you will be wearing when you arrive we suggest you bring the following as a minimum:
2 x Fleeces or warm sweaters
2 x Shirts, 2 x T-shirts
2 x Trousers - suitable for walking, quick drying.
1 x Shorts
3 x Socks - suitable to wear with walking boots
1 x Trainers (for outdoor use only)
1 x Indoor shoes
Swimming costume
Walking boots (must be well worn in) - suitable for mountain walking, with good ankle support and sturdy non slip sole
Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
Cap for sun protection, Hat and Gloves for warmth
Towel and wash kit
First Aid kit, Sun Screen, Thermos flask, Water bottle
Maps - Ordnance Survey Landranger series 1:50,000 Sheet 9, Cape Wrath
Compass and Whistle (optional)
Rucksack (min. 60 litres) with plastic liner e.g. rubble bags from a DIY centre
Gaiters (optional)
Thermal underwear (optional)
Wellington boots (optional)

Dates 2008
Saturday 10 - Tuesday 13 May

£300
All prices include : Activity programme, food, accommodation and VAT

See Travel Information

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