Cape Wrath Ultra 2023

[Winnet]

At the end of this week I will be heading to Fort William to take part in the Cape Wrath Ultra. Funnily enough it is from Fort William to erm, Cape Wrath.

Anyway, if you want to follow me to see if I end up injured you can do it with the link below, I'm runner 101. It will be an adventure and a half.

Cape Wrath tracking

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[MaC]

You're hardy
Best of luck with it, and every good wish for decent weather too.

M

 

[Gower Ranger]

Wow! Good luck!

 

[BorderReiver]

All the best.

 

[Stew]

Nice one! Enjoy it and good luck.

 

[Nice65]

Brilliant, I’ll be looking in at your progress. What a place to run!

 

[Saint-Just]

What was the name of those Scottish drivers who crisscrossed the country driving cattle or sheep when there was hardly any road?
Well, you’re one

 

[Nice65]

What was the name of those Scottish drivers who crisscrossed the country driving cattle or sheep when there was hardly any road?
Well, you’re one

Colin McRaes.

 

[Saint-Just]

No, this one flew choppers. Badly.

 

[Winnet]

I presume you mean drovers.

Och, it will be fun I'm sure. I will attempt to update as I go along but phone signal is bad over there.

G

 

[Stew]

I love events like this that have the tracking.

Had a friend cycle the tour divide quite some years back and it was great following along.

 

[Oldtimer]

Hope you win it, Winnet!

 

[Greg]

The website is good at covering the route (I assume it is the same or similar, this information is for 2022)

The Cape Wrath Ultra® Route — Cape Wrath Ultra®

The 8-day, 400km Cape Wrath Ultra® is based on the Cape Wrath Trail, which is considered to be the toughest long distance backpacking trail in the UK. It crosses rugged landscapes and winds through genuine wilderness spending significant time away from civilisation. It is a life-affirming journey th

www.capewrathultra.com

Looks absolutely mental. I hope it goes well.

 

[Quarterstaff]

All the best for it, enjoy and stay safe.

 

[Winnet]

Thanks, it is the same basic route each year which helps for recce. I just need the weather and midgies to play fair.

G

 

[MaC]

I have a pretty much unused tub of Stupidly Simple smudge. (opened, smelled, closed and put away) If you think it's of use, I'll happily post it Northwards

M

 

[noddy]

The website is good at covering the route (I assume it is the same or similar, this information is for 2022)

The Cape Wrath Ultra® Route — Cape Wrath Ultra®

The 8-day, 400km Cape Wrath Ultra® is based on the Cape Wrath Trail, which is considered to be the toughest long distance backpacking trail in the UK. It crosses rugged landscapes and winds through genuine wilderness spending significant time away from civilisation. It is a life-affirming journey th

www.capewrathultra.com

Looks absolutely mental. I hope it goes well.

Carrying the bagpipes has got to be a hindrance

 

[Winnet]

I have a pretty much unused tub of Stupidly Simple smudge. (opened, smelled, closed and put away) If you think it's of use, I'll happily post it Northwards

M

I head up to FW today so I will stick with Smidge. That would be handy for general use M if you are happy to send ot up.

G

 

[MaC]

You're welcome to it.
Himself is not a fan of it, and I'd rather not smell of something my husband doesn't much like.

M

 

[Stew]

So out of interest, what sort of pace do you anticipate you’ll be doing?

 

[Winnet]

As long as I can maintain 4km per hour that should work out. Planning to leave about 0730 in the morning.

G

 

[Saint-Just]

4km an hour is impressive over more than 12 hours. At least you'll have daylight with you. How much weight are you carrying (other than your good self)?

 

[noddy]

As long as I can maintain 4km per hour that should work out. Planning to leave about 0730 in the morning.

G

Comfy on the flat that ... but is there a lot of steep? Two big old days, either way. Hope you get nice, mild and drizzly, overcast weather. Looks like a ton of fun.

 

[Nice65]

Planning to leave about 0730 in the morning.

G

I wouldn’t mate, just saying…

Nah, best of luck. And you’d better win it as you‘ve done quite a lot of attention seeking

 

[Winnet]

They have said 3.5-4km/h taking into account the hills but you have to run (fast shuffle) when you can. I have been told to keep the speed day on day one (23 miles) and two (35 miles) to keep some energy for day 3 (42 miles). It is going to be tough.

I think my pack is about 3kg and that is mainly water and food which is bearable. I have trained with it loaded up over the past few months so I'm used to the weight.

G