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UPDATE 13/05/23 : Owl nest with chicks on the route The Craic (Western Secion - Upper Tier). Avoid routes on this area for the time being. 

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Bird nesting may happen during season (March-September). Please be vigilant and don't climb when they are present. 

Always check active bird bans on Mountaineering Scotland website

15m. About 8m right of Lime Chimney. The steep corner line gives a sustained and well protected climb to a large ledge with a tree. Gain the ledge with difficulty and finish up the back corner. Use of the tree for anything other than runners will merit a disapproving 'tut-tut'.
One of the crag classics which has sadly become rather polished.

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100 Aberdeen North East Classics! , 100 More Classic British VS Climbs , North East Outcrops - 3 and 4 star routes , RGU Shelterstone , 50 Top Scottish VS's

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Rue_Ree 15 May, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Felt as hard or harder than some HVS i have done, with polish, hard start and lack of gear in first moves , very good though.
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βeta: Felt as hard or harder than some HVS i have done, with polish, hard start and lack of gear in first moves , very good though.

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