40m, 2 pitches.
Pitch one follows a band of orange rock to the right hand side of the ridge.
The difficulty of the first pitch can be decreased by moving right, making it a scramble.
Once you gain a ledge below the ridge itself, there is one difficult move to pull yourself onto the sloping ridge.
The first belay is at the first step on the ridge. Nuts, hexes or cams work well.
A sitting belay is preferable for comfort, and to get below your anchors.
The second pitch takes you along the ridge. again you can climb the right side for a lower grade, or the left which would be harder. This pitch provides the best view and exposure with a great dropoff on the left as you traverse the ridge.
There are several options for the final belay, but a very large rock makes an ideal place for a sling belay and a nice seat for comfort.
Excellent route, with fantastic views of Dublin Bay, Howth and the Mourne Mountains on a clear day!
The difficulty of the first pitch can be decreased by moving right, making it a scramble.
Once you gain a ledge below the ridge itself, there is one difficult move to pull yourself onto the sloping ridge.
The first belay is at the first step on the ridge. Nuts, hexes or cams work well.
A sitting belay is preferable for comfort, and to get below your anchors.
The second pitch takes you along the ridge. again you can climb the right side for a lower grade, or the left which would be harder. This pitch provides the best view and exposure with a great dropoff on the left as you traverse the ridge.
There are several options for the final belay, but a very large rock makes an ideal place for a sling belay and a nice seat for comfort.
Excellent route, with fantastic views of Dublin Bay, Howth and the Mourne Mountains on a clear day!
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