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#25 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 06, 2021, 02:30:08 pm
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...

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#26 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 06, 2021, 04:04:22 pm
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.

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#27 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 06, 2021, 05:00:31 pm
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.

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#28 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 06, 2021, 08:46:12 pm
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.

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#29 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 07, 2021, 09:02:17 am
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.

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#30 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 07, 2021, 08:35:38 pm
Send in the grid bolters.

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#31 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 08, 2021, 05:46:40 pm
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



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#32 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 09, 2021, 10:23:27 am
Christ, is Davie still there :o
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.
« Last Edit: May 09, 2021, 10:33:20 am by sherlock »

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#33 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 14, 2021, 02:27:33 pm
Might be over on Skye tomorrow if anyone's still around?

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#34 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 14, 2021, 02:28:39 pm
 There from Monday if your about for more than a day.

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#35 Re: Skye 9th - 15th - anything
May 14, 2021, 04:33:55 pm
How long are you around for?

 

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