I'm afraid Joint Warrior scuppered my plans and I came out via Sandwood, so no comment on the other way out. That'll teach me to believe a Government website.

Many thanks for all your advice. I hope Plan A works (good weather & tide: minibus and ferry to carpark and family pick-up) rather than plan B - long, arduous walk out. However, another day in Scotland.... better than being at work!

Good luck with the trek Lindy, let us know how you get on. I'm planning to do the Cape Wrath trail in May, at the same time as the Challenge. I'm hoping to bump into one or two challengers on my way north!