Completing the Cape Wrath Trail

Completing the Cape Wrath Trail

By Gillian Walker

Reflecting on a significant journey to Cape Wrath with her husband post-heart attack, emphasizing commitment and care.

Finally arriving at Cape Wrath after completing the last third of the trail from Inverlael with my husband, Richard on 14 August 2021.

Since he had a heart attack in July 2020 I wouldn’t let him complete his final third of the trail alone so I put myself quite a way out of my comfort zone and we properly backpacked, wild camped and bothied for 10 days. I really really enjoyed it and my several years old already Alpkit Koulin tights were part of the journey.

Rucksacks and backpacks
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Atom

Ultralight 13-litre day pack, folds away into its own pocket
€29,99
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Vora 6L

6-litre hip pack for carrying riding and running essentials
€49,99
Escape Hip Pack Escape Hip Pack

Escape Hip Pack

Hip pack: UK made, weatherproof, 3L
€109,99
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Artlu 10L

10-litre hyrdation vest giving secure and stable space for essential kit
€59,99
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Gnarl 15L

15-litre multi-activity daypack that's lightweight for high intensity
€59,99
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Skytrail 14L

14-litre mountain bike backpack built for hydration and comfort on the bike
€74,99
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Idris 25L

25-litre ultra marathon backpack with space for overnight kit and comfort on the run
€89,99
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Presta 25L

25-litre multi-activity daypack that's lightweight, stable and streamlined
€84,99
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Ledge 35L

35-litre hiking backpack for lightweight 4-season hillwalking and scrambling
€109,99
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Orion 45L

45-litre mountaineering backpack for carrying heavy kit in tough environments
€119,99
Pacific Crest 55L alpkit pacific crest 55 litre in nemo front

Pacific Crest 55L

55-litre hiking backpack for multi-day trekking, hiking and backpacking
€94,99
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Pacific Crest 65L

65-litre hiking backpack for multi-day trekking, hiking and backpacking
€99,99

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