Cape Wrath Classic Guided Trail

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The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next.  To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.   
Essentials  

Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip  
Waterproof and windproof jacket 
Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)  
Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
Waterproof overtrousers  
Gloves and a warm hat  
Rucksack with waterproof liner 
Flask for hot drinks   
Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)  
Midge net and insect repellent
Sunscreen  
UV sunglasses  

For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:

spare warm clothing
spare high energy food
head torch and spare batteries
please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+

Recommended  

Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)  
Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters  
First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent 
Sit mat   
Waterproof pouch for valuables  
Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)  
Wallet/purse  
Camera
Walking poles
Sandals/ Water shoes or similar for water crossings if needed
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Holiday start
Your holiday starts in Inverness. Our group transfer will collect guests from Inverness Rail Station at:

2.30pm. Your HF Holidays leader will be at the meeting point in the station near WHSmiths. 

A pick-up is also available from Inverness Airport (2:00pm) - this is only available if you have pre-booked an airport transfer. To pre-book, please let us know at least 8 weeks before your holiday start date, by emailing reservations@hfholidays.co.uk. The airport pick-up point is in front of the Terminal Building. Look out for someone holding a HF Holidays sign.
If you will not be using our transfer please let us know by emailing reservations@hfholidays.co.uk, so that the group is aware not to wait for you. The transfer from Inverness to Kinlochbervie is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes with a short stop on the way.
Holiday finish
We will return you to Inverness railway station for 9:30am or to Inverness airport for 10:00am.
By rail
There is a regular rail service to Inverness. For train times and route planning by train visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 03457 484950.
By car
Both the Kinlochbervie Hotel and Inchnadamph Hotel offer free car parking. On the day of transfer between hotels, any guests driving themselves can follow the group transport to Tarbet, park, join the trip to Handa Island, and then continue their onward journey to the Inchnadamph Hotel.
Please note that in poor weather conditions the ferry to Handa Island is sometimes cancelled. In these circumstances we offer a linear walk between Tarbet and Scourie. Should this be the case, we recommend you explore independently for the day and meet the group at the Inchnadamph hotel.
By air
There are a number of low-cost flights from around the UK to Inverness and if you are flying from overseas there are some international flights to Inverness. 
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Ticks
Ticks are tiny creatures that live in vegetation and can attach themselves to passing animals or walkers and may carry a risk of Lyme Disease. Please refer to NHS advice and guidelines for information prior to your holiday.
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Our experienced and knowledgeable volunteer leaders undergo a thorough assessment to lead you on your holiday and are delighted to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you.
Please ensure you complete and hand in your registration form on arrival and let the leader know about any medical problems you may have. This may be useful in the event of a problem on the walk and will be treated confidentially by the leader.
In the event of a problem
If you become separated from your group, please stay where you are. Your leader will retrace their steps to find you.
All our leaders carry a mobile phone, group shelter, spare maps and a compass. In the unlikely event your leader is incapacitated, please use any emergency kit in their rucksack and call the emergency services (call 999 in the UK, or 112 overseas).
Please then try to call the hotel where you are staying to let them know there is a problem.
If you have any cause for complaints regarding accommodation, you should notify your leader who can then attempt to rectify the problem.
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Suggested Reading and Maps
Your leader will carry all the necessary maps and guides. For you own interest you may consider looking at some of the following: 

www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
www.johnmuirtrust.org

Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps

Landranger 9: Cape Wrath, Durness & Scourie
Landranger 15: Loch Assynt & surrounding area

Books

North to the Cape, Denis Brook & Phil Hinchliffe (Cicerone Guide)
Hostile Habitats, Mark Wrightham & Nick Kempe
Hutton's Arse: 3 billion years of extraordinary geology in Scotland's Northern Highlands, Malcolm Rider
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