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Title: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: James Malloch on August 21, 2014, 11:05:41 am

Any beta for this? Don't want to get beaten by neds innit...

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: willackers on August 21, 2014, 11:10:40 am

Don't do it.

As good as the climbing is at Dumby it's not a place you really want to be overnight.

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: James Malloch on August 21, 2014, 11:19:18 am

Suspicions confirmed...

Anywhere closeish that might be dossable?
Heading up this afternoon, maybe do an easy circuit and then climb tomorrow and maybe Saturday as well.

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: SA Chris on August 21, 2014, 11:29:35 am

Somewhere up near Craigmore maybe? http://ielt9.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=195 (http://ielt9.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=195)

Seem to remember it being quiet and in the country, or maybe at one of the reservoirs nearby?

A bit of bouldering there too, if it's dry.

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: Fultonius on August 21, 2014, 11:56:02 am

It's not far to get out of Dumbarton into the nearby fields. You planning to bivvy or camp?

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: tommytwotone on August 21, 2014, 12:05:31 pm

The laybys on the A83 next to Loch Lomond are always packed with campervans, caravans etc - I'm assuming you'd be fine pitching up or car camping there.

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: James Malloch on August 21, 2014, 01:39:15 pm

Thanks for the beta all! Hopefully we will find somewhere decent for tonight. Either bivvy or tent depending on the weather...

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: Stewart on August 21, 2014, 03:45:04 pm

James, bit of extra beta if you're planning on climbing on saturday. Dumbarton FC play next to the rock, you usually get a free view of the game from the top of the eagle boulder and there are no problems. However, saturday sees the first visit of the team formerly known as rangers which will probably mean a serious increase in numbers, don't let it put you off but just be aware it may well be pretty busy around there on Saturday afternoon. Parking or leaving may be a bit of a pain if you time it wrong.

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: SA Chris on August 21, 2014, 04:12:23 pm

Make sure you don't wear any team colours!

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: tommytwotone on August 21, 2014, 04:34:21 pm

Yeah - stick to something neutral like a shirt with alternating green and white hoops.

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: tomtom on August 21, 2014, 04:50:09 pm

Irish flags always go down well with Rangers fans too...

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: Stewart on August 21, 2014, 09:29:13 pm

Oops sorry, ignore the above - the fixture is right but its at Ibrox not Dumby!  :-[ In which case i might even see you there...

Title: Re: Sleeping/dossing at Dumbarton
Post by: James Malloch on August 22, 2014, 01:10:32 am

A friend saw this and offered us a room for the night (thanks Ross!)
And I'd just been getting all my offensive clothing ready!
We might hang around a few days if it's going to be okay, get a little project. Maybe see you there!