Balmashanner Quarry

Climbs 34 – Rocktype Sandstone (hard) – Altitude 150m a.s.l – Faces N

Crag features
Hard sport climbing area near Forfar.

Most climbs well protected, short (15m) and enjoyable, although somewhat intense. Some bouldering on Left hand wall of quarry and good bouldering traverse of right wall at 7b+ (french route grade)

Must Dos :

Savage Amusement F7b

The Niche F8a+

New hangers have now been put in place on the left hand wall which was originally bouldering or trad only now some more enjoyable sports which broadens the scope of skill which the shanna' will attract.

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Guidebooks
7aMax Scottish Sport - A Selected Guide (2012), North East Outcrops (2003),
Out of print: North East Outcrops (1994)

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USER FEEDBACK Login as Existing User to add your comments A large block between Le Bon and Half the battle is loose, please take care. The block is just below the spike when breaking right near the top of Le Bon, between 3rd and 4th bolt of Half. Hamfunk - 22/Sep/12 For Beta for some of the routes at the crag see this video: http://www.vimeo.com/15434300 cheers, Simie Simie202 - 03/Sep/12

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