Climbs 324
Rocktype Mica schist
Altitude 14m a.s.l
Faces SE
The Pit at Portlethen © Stuart McNeil
Crag features
Most problems documented in SMC NE Outcrops guide
Mats are very useful as landings are often on big boulders.
Approach notes
Park carefully at the top of village in the car park by the playground, if neccesary, park in the village taking care to not block resident's gates (avoid parking in the cul de sacs/approach alley)
Access to the Crag should be done following the route shown on a map within the Crag pictures section.
No Access Issues
Park carefully in village and do not block resident's gates. If necessary, use carpark of pub up the road.
NOTE FROM LOCAL RESIDENT - APRIL 09
Hi there,
I live in the very small cul-de-sac which is the gateway to this climb. Most times there is no problem with parking here but when we have deliveries such as heating oil the driver can not deliver.
There is plenty of parking near the Neuk pub only 50yds up the hill.
So please please be considerate to local residents.
Many thanks
Dave
April '09
07/06/17 There is an Eider nesting on the flat ground directly below The Pit. Best to avoid this boulder for a while. Sport routes not affected.
14/07/17 Nest vacated.
| There is a loose bolt at the first sport wall as you come down the approach. It is high up on the arête. I've chalked round it. If it's loose when I go next I'll tighten it. Be weary and check yourself before yourself. Mark Leask - 24/Jun/17 |
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| There is a loose bolt at the first sport wall as you come down the approach. It is high up on the arête. I've chalked round it. If it's loose when I go next I'll tighten it. Be weary and check yourself before yourself. Mark Leask - 24/Jun/17 |
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| Great haunt! I'm biased cos' I'm always going down there - no boulder buddies in a Trad kingdom!!
Top five problems anyone?
1. The Pendulum and Pain , Font 7a+**. (The Pit Boulder.)
2. The True Prow, Font 7a****. (Sea Pig.)
3. Shake Your Booty, Sit Down start, Font 7a**. (Sports wall)
4. Slap and Tickle, Harder variant, Font 6c****. (The Brocolli Garden)
5. Cross Over, Brit Tech 6a** (Warm-Up Wall)
P.S. Those hawk-eyed individuals will notice that the 'crimp of the devil' on the sports wall has snapped off!
Crimp of the Devil has now become even harder, bugger! Chris(cface!) - 25/Nov/05 |
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