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Climbing oudoors at Ratho

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 Aigen 03 Dec 2009
Anyone know what the outdoor climbing is like at the Ratho climbing centre? Is it any good.
 graeme jackson 03 Dec 2009
In reply to Aigen: yes
 JamieSparkes Global Crag Moderator 03 Dec 2009
In reply to Aigen: Aye, steep and prone to seeping though. You also might want to take a pair of secateurs as the gorse can get a bit wild in places!
 Mark Bull 03 Dec 2009
In reply to Aigen:

It's OK. Some of the less traveled routes are rather loose and/or dirty. Quite a few routes have changed grade from what's in the Lowland Outcrops guide: see http://www.scottishclimbs.com/wiki/Ratho_Quarry and http://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=12 for more up-to-date info.
 Joe G 03 Dec 2009
In reply to Mark Bull:

Can you not climb Scotty Arete anymore? It's a shame if that is the case, it's a good route. I haven't climbed there since before the new climbing wall was built.
 Mark Bull 03 Dec 2009
In reply to Joe G:

> Can you not climb Scotty Arete anymore?

No, it's more-or-less where the wall of the centre meets the rock, and therefore off limits, as is Godzilla (which is inside).
 Andy Moles 03 Dec 2009
In reply to Aigen:

It's decent as far as grotty central belt dolerite quarries go; i.e. better than Rosyth. Some good routes, certainly worth a visit.
 Dr Toph 05 Dec 2009
In reply to Aigen: Gruel Brittannia, Wally One. still classic. Dont let the 'wet look' in the east bay put you off.
 Fraser 05 Dec 2009
In reply to Aigen:

Definitely worth a shot, with some really good routes to go at. It was bone dry out there about two weeks ago.
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