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teestub said:
csl said:
A day trip to Raasay is a good shout, I grew up in Applecross so I've spent a lot of time looking at it but have never been.

Holy shit what a place to grow up! Obvs a different place these days with the 500 but felt like the back of beyond when I first went about 10 years ago. Assume it was mandatory to work at the Inn?

My dad moved us south to Cambridge in 1999 (I'm not sure I've forgiven him yet), I was around 10 so never got the chance to work at the Inn but yeah I think it's pretty much mandatory. I remember it a bit from the late 90's, before it was extended and it had a pool table in the middle of it - hard to imagine that now.

It was an incredible place to be a kid, we actually lived in Cuaig, about 10 miles north on the coast road so the bustling metropolis of Applecross was quite exciting to me back then.
 
If there was a way around the logistical faff it would be a great day out

A friend/ relative who likes driving but not climbing is the obvious solution - they could do the boat trip and have a potter round Coruisk too. When Ben and I bailed off the winter traverse we ended up stranded in a very quiet Glenbrittle. I didn't expect a lift but we were hoping to either bivvy in the hostel or at least phone a taxi. The hostel was locked and the first few doors we knocked on refused to let us use the phone! Luckily we found a local mountain guide pottering in his drive who grudgingly gave us a lift for £20.
 
Johnny Brown said:
If there was a way around the logistical faff it would be a great day out

A friend/ relative who likes driving but not climbing is the obvious solution

It’s perfect until the weather is bad and you need someone to belay you on some sea cliffs :lol:
 
Johnny Brown said:
Yeah. I was aware there'd been some activity but even 10 routes would be barely scraping the surface. Anymore info?

Not beyond those pics. It must have been some effort. Ian T might have more of an idea of grades. I've mixed feelings about the location but wont knock it til I've tried it.
 
csl said:
Thanks everyone, if I can find someone to climb with I'll make sure to have a look at something on the Neist sea cliffs.

A day trip to Raasay is a good shout, I grew up in Applecross so I've spent a lot of time looking at it but have never been.

Fiend, PUTP looks mega, no need to apologise!

Thanks Will - yeah the main goal was to do the ridge, but I have a scrambling guide with the coire lagan round in and my dad was telling me about how great it is yesterday so would love that to be an option. Unfortunately it looks like the mountains will be freshly covered in snow for the week.

PM me and I can put you in touch with some locals who might be keen to get out.
 
Alex-the-Alex said:
I've mixed feelings about the location but wont knock it til I've tried it.

You mean bolting in that location? Sure, I think everybody does; that's why it's barely been developed. Grid bolting just seems inappropriate, but the alternative of some Czech-style ground-up ring bolting-on-skyhooks ethic clearly doesn't have legs either. Not dissimilar to Nesscliffe in the eighties but without the easy top-roping option...
 
csl said:
It was an incredible place to be a kid, we actually lived in Cuaig, about 10 miles north on the coast road so the bustling metropolis of Applecross was quite exciting to me back then.

Proper teuchter
 
Johnny Brown said:
Alex-the-Alex said:
I've mixed feelings about the location but wont knock it til I've tried it.

You mean bolting in that location? Sure, I think everybody does; that's why it's barely been developed. Grid bolting just seems inappropriate, but the alternative of some Czech-style ground-up ring bolting-on-skyhooks ethic clearly doesn't have legs either. Not dissimilar to Nesscliffe in the eighties but without the easy top-roping option...

Very commendable if it was ground up! Il have to pack my hand drill.
 
Alex-the-Alex said:
Johnny Brown said:
the incredible undeveloped Czech-style crag towering above.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7538425@N05/46993379094/in/photostream

This undeveloped crag? :-\
Fuck me if that's even half-way solid I'd go back up to Scotland just for that. Love the aesthetics in the buttress picture.
 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7538425@N05/47730325272/in/photostream/

better pic, showing more of what's there.

If his flickr doesn't get you psyched for the NW of Scotland, nothing will. Not looked at it in a while.
 
SA Chris said:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7538425@N05/47730325272/in/photostream/

better pic, showing more of what's there.

If his flickr doesn't get you psyched for the NW of Scotland, nothing will. Not looked at it in a while.

Eagles Breage is the crag-

https://lifeattheendoftheroad.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/p1150405.jpg

The Boulders and Dave Mac's Screapadale Prow are below this and round the corner. there is also a box canyon with a rare limestone flake hidden away near the top of the crag.
It's worth noting that this location is Not straightforward to get to{but still worth it}
I lived and worked on Raasay for a few seasons about 15 years ago and have been back regularly over the years to climb/snorkle/camp/walk etc. It is a true island Gem.

If you do manage to pop over make sure you stop off at Raasay Outdoor Center/Dolphin cafe for Beer/coffee. Dave Croy will also have specific info on climbs + some quality history/banter

Enjoy
 
Christ, is Davie still there :eek:
I worked on the island about 30 years ago and him and Lyn Rowe were running the outdoor centre.
I wouldn't get too excited about the boulders, a mixture of some ok but a lot are made of oatcakes. Some impressive geology though and as Rob says, well worth a visit.Not least for the distillery....
Also the summit of Dun Caan is stunning viewpoint for the Cuillin.
 


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