2 pitches.
Classic committing "wall" climbing that overhangs 3m in 30m. Pumpy with spaced but ultimately reasonable protection. From 4m up the ramp climb a right trending corner to jugs at the top. Make tricky moves to and from the break to get the death flake, up this exiting left onto a ramp leading to the upper ledge. Rest for half an hour and tackle the pocketed blank crack, exiting left to topout.
D. Cuthbertson, M. Duff, K. Johnstone 1980.
Ticklists
Ultimate Scottish Rock , Scottish 3 and 4 star multi-pitch routes , Scottish Rock Benchmarks , Highland Outcrops South *** , Gary's Ticklist E3-E5 , Ultimate Scottish Trad Ticklist E1 to E5 , Gary Latter's Scottish Rock Ticklist
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| Steve Richardson | 25 Sep |
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βeta: To increase safety factor at the start, place a high left size 7 keyed wire in quartz. It’s bomber and saves ankles when starting from the left. | ||
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βeta: To increase safety factor at the start, place a high left size 7 keyed wire in quartz. It’s bomber and saves ankles when starting from the left. |
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| J B Oughton | 30 May |
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βeta: The description of the start of the route in the 2020 Wired Guide appears to be incorrect and involves some very bold climbing until the first break (I couldn't find any gear at all). The correct line (as per other guides) is the more obvious line a couple of meters further right, which appears both better and better-protected. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The description of the start of the route in the 2020 Wired Guide appears to be incorrect and involves some very bold climbing until the first break (I couldn't find any gear at all). The correct line (as per other guides) is the more obvious line a couple of meters further right, which appears both better and better-protected. |
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Route of Interest
Swither Wa'
Grade: E5 6a ***
(Black Crag)