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The North Highlands Coast to Coast walk - details - General

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Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

The total distance involved is about 55 miles. The walk as described climbs at the highest point to 437 metres above sea level (about 1450 feet) though there are plenty of opportunities for varying the route to take in higher ground if you wish.

As a minimum you will need OS Landranger 1:50,000 maps sheets 21 and 20, though the 1:25,000 series may be better if you are planning more high level detours. (strictly speaking you also need Landranger sheet 19 for the last mile into Ullapool and Landranger 16 for the last mile to Oykel Bridge, but most will manage without these)

The walk is described here in four one day sections, just about the only possible way to break it down if you want to use B&B accommodation. If you choose to do it backpacking then you can make your own choice of where to wild camp, or to use the bothies mentioned, and you can choose therefore how long to take doing the walk. The text describes the main route staying on lower level paths, but also provides some details of high level detours that may be possible. I have described the walk east to west, though of course it can be done in reverse.

The walk has tried to avoid roads wherever possible, preferring to walk on tracks, paths, or even open countryside. In some instances this makes the walk a bit longer, particularly the first day. If you are not too bothered about road walking, you can shorten the early stages somewhat.

This site does not aim to give precise details of the walk, though those used to map reading should be able to work out the route and follow it. I intend to produce a booklet describing the walk in more detail, which will be for sale for a modest fee, and free for guests staying with us.

Please note, this walk is a serious undertaking, particularly day 4, which if undertaken in one go is a long walk. Only attempt this walk if you are a fit and experienced hill walker.