I don’t have anything more current to add, I think Bonjoy did some new bits around Fionnphort quite recently but not 100%.
I heard that the farmer at Fidden was not happy about the increase of climbers traipsing across his land and didn't want any more development/guidebooks on his land. Where exactly his land is and the legal situation is, I have no idea. Probably best to speak to the guy and find out the full picture.This info was second hand. Or just be super discreet.
Land access, human disturbance, and conservation is a tricky subject... As is the balance between promoting places and making them accesible (i.e. through guidebooks and insta), and killing them through the floods of nice pics on the web and the cult of needing to tick it. Im not sure I know enough to say whos right. But my sister usually tells me im an elitist wanker in these discussions
When are you going Robbie? Me, Hamish, Thom and some others are heading there end of August... Perhaps a wee trip report for a certain website would be cool (if you have time and inclination)!
Have you seen the boulders down on the shore to the left just before you go down the hill into Kintra? Not as rough or scrittly as the stuff at Fionnphort, though I wouldn't say it's totally non-skin shredding. Some really good problems at 6A and upwards. Better shapes than the rock at Fionnphort. Was cleaning and doing some of them a couple of weeks ago. Fair bit of stuff to do yet. Good effort Greg. Nice to see folk enjoying climbing down there.
[Any stray climbers are welcome to join us, just give me a shout! More climbers = more pads, spotters, keen eyes and styles
Yeah, I didn't phrase that well at all did I?Big Bastard Estate Owner. Is size-ist? I'll stop digging right here.
What are those dates again?
DISASTER.Just called fidden farm, and they're not taking tents unless you have your own toilet facilities. So, no go for this year. What a shame. Anyone got another suggestion? Anywhere on West of Scotland really. Good campsite with areas to explore nearby. Ideally on or near a beach (sandy camping is always better for the midges).
Good campsite with areas to explore nearby.
Just get one of those portable plastic toilet jobbies, think they're pretty cheap on Amazon as it's effectively a bit of hard plastic and a plastic bag
Robbie, if you're stuck you're welcome to throw up a tent in our back garden, access to toilet and shower. Ullapool.PM me thru this site.
Chris, traveling up to Aberdeen from N.Wales to visit MiL in Torry. Fancy a pint?Tues.Weds?
If not, I know there is a good one near Gairloch which I've been to before. There is some nice stuff that the Cunningham's put up near Aultbea that I wanted to check out.