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| Dry Basalt above Loch Scridean |
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| Donald topping out of one of the corners |
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| Nice outlook down towards the Ross of Mull and Ardmeanach peninsula |
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| Good corners and slabs |
At last some time to spare, dry rock and a climbing partner
all landed at the same time. Donald and I headed to a Basalt crag that lies
towards the head of Loch Scridean on the Isle of Mull. Having driven past this
promontory several times I have wondered whether there would be any climbing on
it. Walking round we found some good solid short routes on very clan basalt
rock. The routes where short but pretty steep we climbed four good lines all
around VS in grade with some fun moves. Someone must have been here before
though as there are two bolts at the top. It certainly wouldn’t be that easier
venue for groups as the ground falls very steeply away at the foot of the rock
on steep grass. There is one huge ring bolt also which must have been placed
with something other than climbing in mind, a mystery but very handy as there
is a lack of anything to tie to when topping out.
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| Sturdy bolt |
There will be a few more climbs to go at here as its two
tiered giving maybe scope for around twenty routes in all with some good
bouldering at the tapering ends of the walls.
Back to business this week with a group coming up from
Edinburgh this afternoon I shall be catering and instructing this week so it
could be a little busy. The usual rain has arrived which signifies another
group coming.
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| Delicate slab climbing |
