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Just a short Question for a trip spec up north, Is it possible to get to "Cape Wrath Lighthouse" in the far north west of Scotland by motorcycle, my friend and myself are planning a trip up the west coast and would like to get there, we have been informed that there is a military bombing range  there and that its a no-go area, any info would be gr8.
Thanks to all see you at the H.U meet in July
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I'm not sure you can get there by bike or car, people do it on foot. There is a ferry ( weather dependant), then a mini bus to cape wrath - a bit cheesy but well worth it when you get there. Details are available in Scourie, which you will pass through, watch out for the post office. There may be an offroad trail but I don't know. If you look at the Scottish Tourist board web site there should be links through. I was there in Sept 2001 and had a fantastic time - amazing scenery.
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It's a few years since I was up there and you wouldn't have been able to get a bike across on the little ferry. A cycle yes. Most people take the minibus from the ferry to the cape.
Apparently the two minibuses still have to be MOT'd and the only way to get them back to the mainland is to float them across using the two ferries strapped together!
Could well have changed a bit in the last 20 years though.
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Yes its done on foot.
Cape Wrath incidentally doesnt mean the "angry" Cape, it comes from the Old Norse word for a turning point, when they steered their ships there.
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It is highly unlikely that there are any off road trails. The local authority would inform you of any vehicular rights of way. If yes, you would then need to check with either the CO of the Cape Wrath range or the Defence Training Estate HQ to enquire about firing times and when public access is permitted. Why not try Faraid Head to the east (again when there is no firing) and hack along the dunes?
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Originally Posted by Hayastani
It is highly unlikely that there are any off road trails.
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I agree, and anyway the soft peaty soil cant take any wheeled traffic without deep scarring and irreparable damage. And, to paraphrase British Telecoms "It's good to walk". A little further south is Sandwood bay - remote, deserted, highly recommended. Stay a night under the stars or tent.
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