Hi, my name is Iain Harper, author of the Cicerone guidebook Walking the Cape Wrath Trail.
Over the years so many people have got in touch to ask if any products were available, I figured it was about time to do something about it.
But I wanted to do it right, so there are only a few high quality products to start with based on an original drawing by my late father (see below).
The Cape Wrath Trail doesn't belong to anyone, and isn't even an oficially recognised route, but hopefully anyone who hankers after a memento can find something they like - if not let me know.
About the artwork.
We wanted to do this right, and started with an an original pen and ink sketch by my late father, Anthony Harper, of the iconic sea stack, Am Buachaille at Sandwood Bay.
Graphic designer extraordinaire Mark Vice has worked his magic and turned this original drawing into something that befits any t-shirt or mug.
The distance was a tricky one because of the many route variations, but after much deliberation we went down the middle with 220 Miles.
[The Cape Wrath Trail] is the sort of long distance route that most keen walkers dream of. A long tough trek through some of the most majestic,remote and stunningly beautiful landscape you could dare imagine. The Cape Wrath Trail is a challenging and often remote route which, in essence, could be described as the hardest long distance backpacking route in the UK.
Cameron McNeish
After gazing at the sky for some time, I came to the conclusion that such beauty had been reserved for remote and dangerous places, and that nature has good reasons for demanding special sacrifices from those who dare to contemplate it.
Richard E Byrd, Alone (1938)
What they had done, what they had seen, heard, felt, feared – the places, the sounds, the colours, the cold, the darkness, the emptiness, the bleakness, the beauty. ‘Til they died, this stream of memory would set them apart, if imperceptibly to anyone but themselves, from everyone else. For they had crossed the mountains.
Bernard DeVoto, The Course of Empire (1952)
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Limited Edition David Paterson Photo Prints
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On the first of May 1993, renowned landscape photographer David Paterson set out from Fort William to walk a route that has since developed into the Cape Wrath Trail.
His seminal book The Cape Wrath Trail: A New 200-mile Walking Route Through the North-west Scottish Highlands, did more than most to cement this superlative expedition in the public consciousness.
The book established many of the aspects of the Cape Wrath Trail that survive to this day and provided a template for all that followed, myself included.
All of this is why I'm particularly delighted to be able to offer a number of David's celebrated images as limited edition prints via this site.
Perfect as a memento of an expedition (or a reminder to train harder!)
About the prints
Each image will be individually printed by David on high quality, matt paper, numbered and carrying David's signature.
The overall size is 59cm x 42cm - with a white border of 4cms all around, the printed area will be 51 x 34cm (or 20 x 16”), subject to very slight variations.
Your print will be dispatched in a sturdy cardboard tube ready for you to add the frame of your choice. There will also be some advice on how to care for your print.
Perfect for coffee, tea and hot chocolate, this classic shape white, durable ceramic mug comes in the most popular size. High quality sublimation printing makes it an appreciated gift to every true hot beverage lover.
You haven’t found your favorite zip hoodie until you’ve got this. It's not just warm, comfy and soft to the touch, it’s also treated for less than 5% shrinkage, so you know it’s never going to let you down. Embrace the warmth in style.
.: 80% combed ringspun cotton, 20% polyester .: Medium-heavy fabric (8.2 oz /yd² (280 g/m²)) .: Regular fit .: Runs true to size .: Tear away label
Cape Wrath Trail Ultra Cotton Long Sleeve Tee (Logo on Rear)
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This classic fit long sleeve is casually elegant and very comfortable. With fine quality print to make one stand out, it's a perfect fit for every occasion.
.: 100% Cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors) .: Medium fabric (6.0 oz/yd² (203 g/m²)) .: Classic fit .: Sewn in label .: Runs smaller than usual
