Climbs 379
Rocktype Gneiss
Altitude 81m a.s.l
Faces all
Toddy Rich making the most of the weather window © Ciaranunderscoretolan
Along with its neighbouring island of Mingulay, this is one of most remote destinations in the UK. Big, steep cliffs of beautiful gneiss in a stunning location, with some convenient smaller crags as well.
Access requires a private boat. The island has been uninhabited since 1912 and is now owned by the National Trust. There is a designated camping area next to the ruins and above the bay on the east side of the island, the area around the graveyard and old house are a schedualled monumnet so please do not camp here , or move any stones.
Access to some sectors (Great Arch, Pink and Grey Walls) requires 100m abseil ropes.
Cliff coordinates:
If you go to do Spring Squill/Endolphine Rush etc - the abseil soon becomes overhanging. As soon as the face cuts away you must start kicking off from the wall to get a good swing going. If you ab in without doing that you'll find yourself 15ft out from the belay ledge with no way to get to it. Frank the Husky - 02/Jun/23 |
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If you go to do Spring Squill/Endolphine Rush etc the following info is critical and is not in the guides - the abseil soon becomes overhanging. As soon as the face cuts away you must start kicking off from the wall to get a good swing going. If you ab in without doing that you will find yourself 15ft out from the belay ledge with no way to get to it. Frank the Husky - 02/Jun/23 |
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Some EE phone reception these days. ellis - 29/May/21 |
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The Outer Hebrides offer the best climbing in Britain. Ian Jones - 30/Jun/10 |
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