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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 33 MIN

31 Days on the Cape Wrath Trail

from Notes from Big Trails · host Big Trail Adventures // Rob Savin

Most people tackle the Cape Wrath Trail as a challenge of endurance — covering big miles through some of the wildest terrain in the UK.Stephen Passmore took a different approach.In spring 2023, Stephen spent 31 days walking north from Fort William to Cape Wrath. Along the way he wild camped, stayed in bothies, carried painting supplies in his pack, and created a watercolour painting almost every day of the journey.In this episode we talk about:Walking the Cape Wrath Trail slowlyCarrying a heavy pack for 31 daysBothy life in the Scottish HighlandsRiver crossings and navigationFollowing spring north through ScotlandWhat changes when you stop rushing through landscapesStephen also shares stories from Torridon, Sandwood Bay, Knoydart and some of the quieter moments that stayed with him long after the trail ended.LinksStephen PassmoreBook: Painting the Trail – Cape Wrathhttps://www.artpassmore.art/product/painting-the-trail-cape-wrath/3Get out on your own adventure - find out more at bigtrailadventures.com.

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