Climbs 520
Rocktype Gneiss
Altitude 48m a.s.l
Faces all
Paul Fleuriot on Les Voyageurs © SamSimpson
Crag features
Along with its neighbouring islands, this is one of the best rock climbing destinations in Britain, as well as one of the most remote. Big, steep cliffs of beautiful gneiss in a stunning location, with some convenient smaller crags as well. World class.
Approach notes
The island can be accessed privately by boat. It has been uninhabited since 1912 and is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland. There is a good camping area near to the Old Schoolhouse just above the bay on the east side of the island. The ruined village is designated as an "Scheduled Ancient Monument" and camping or digging latrines etc is prohibited in this area.
Please be aware that all nesting seabirds are protected by law. It is an offence to knowingly disturb nesting puffins, guillemots, razorbills etc. NTS usually have a seabird researcher/ranger living on Mingulay in the Summer months. Please take their advice on which areas you may need to avoid.
Access to some sectors (Guarsay Mòr, Dun Mingulay) requires 100m abseil ropes. Some of the bigger unclimbed cliffs would require even longer ropes. Don't forget your rope protectors!
Access Advice
The island can be accessed privately by boat. It has been uninhabited since 1912 and is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
For the latest information on nesting seabirds, camping etc, please speak to the NTS ranger (based on Barra) before visiting.
Contact: Ben Morton-Clark on [email protected].
CAMPING
There is a good camping area near to the Old Schoolhouse just above the bay on the east side of the island. The ruined village is designated as an "Scheduled Ancient Monument" and camping or digging latrines etc is prohibited in this area.
NESTING BIRDS
Please be aware that all nesting seabirds are protected by law. It is an offence to knowingly disturb nesting puffins, guillemots, razorbills etc.
NTS usually have a seabird researcher/ranger living on Mingulay in the Summer months. Please take their advice on which areas you may need to avoid.
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