Climbs 370
Rocktype Gneiss
Altitude 81m a.s.l
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Under the Great Roof © Grahame N
Crag features
Along with its neighbouring island of Mingulay, this is one of most remote destinations in the UK. Big, steep cliffs of beautiful gneiss in a stunning location, with some convenient smaller crags as well.
Approach notes
Access requires a private boat. The island has been uninhabited since 1912 and is now owned by the National Trust. There is a designated camping area next to the ruins and above the bay on the east side of the island. Access to some sectors (Great Arch, Pink and Grey Walls) requires 100m abseil ropes.
| If you go to do Spring Squill/Endolphine Rush etc - the abseil soon becomes overhanging. As soon as the face cuts away you must start kicking off from the wall to get a good swing going. If you ab in without doing that you'll find yourself 15ft out from the belay ledge with no way to get to it. Frank the Husky - 02/Jun/23 |
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| If you go to do Spring Squill/Endolphine Rush etc the following info is critical and is not in the guides - the abseil soon becomes overhanging. As soon as the face cuts away you must start kicking off from the wall to get a good swing going. If you ab in without doing that you will find yourself 15ft out from the belay ledge with no way to get to it. Frank the Husky - 02/Jun/23 |
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| Some EE phone reception these days. ellis - 29/May/21 |
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| The Outer Hebrides offer the best climbing in Britain. Ian Jones - 30/Jun/10 |
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