32 – 41KM
Grade C
The furthest north-west point of mainland Britain is a wild and stunning place. A lighthouse stands high above the caves and arches where the sea swirls and boils as it forces its way around the headland on its journey from the west of Scotland to the north coast and back again.
32 – 41 KM
No Landing Zones
Coastal Paddling
Strong Tidal Effects
Surf Landing
Grade C
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The highest sea cliffs in mainland Britain, 180m of towering vertical rock!
The beautiful and remote Kearvaig beach.
The impressive stacks of Clo Kearvaig and Am Buachaille.
Paddling ‘through’ the Cape Wrath headland, or ‘around’ it if you prefer!
Significant colonies of breeding seabirds, tens of thousands puffins, razorbills, fulmars, kittiwakes and guillemots (best seen April – June/July).
Useful Links and/or Updates
Cape Wrath is a live firing exercise area for the military. Check with the coastguard, look out in local papers, check at the shop in Durness and look to see if any red flags are flying before you set off. It is also possible to phone the range control on 0800 317071 to ask about the live firing.
Gallery
Stack Clo Kearvaig
Cape Wrath Headland
Am Buachaile
Geodha Seamraig
Cape Wrath Headland
Stack Clo Kearvaig with Cape Wrath Lighthouse in the distance
Clo Mor Cliffs
Cape Wrath Headland
Kearvaig Bothy
Clo Mor Cliffs
Kearvaig Beach and Stack Clo Kearvaig
Cape Wrath Lighthouse
Looking along the north coast from Cape Wrath Lighthouse
Sandwood Bay
Sandwood Bay and Am Buachaille
Am Buachaille
Stack Clo Kearvaig
Clo Mor Cliffs
Cape Wrath Lighthouse
Stack Clo Kearvaig from Geodha Seamraig
Leaving Kearvaig Beach
Leaving Kearvaig Beach
Looking out from Kearvaig Beach to Cape Wrath Headland
Clo Mor Cliffs
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