Climbs 54
Rocktype Gneiss
Altitude 442m a.s.l
Faces W
Alpenglow on Sron Ulladale © dr evil
Crag features
Mighty Sròn Uladail sits sphinx-like at the head of Gleann Uladail. It forms the end of the long northern ridge of Ulabhal, a northern top of Oireabhal. This terminates abruptly in an imposing great prow of overhanging rock that towers 270m above Loch Uladail. The Sròn is without doubt one of the most impressive pieces of rock architecture in the British Isles and the walk through the hills to view it is a popular excursion.
Approach notes
Some 4km north of Tarbert, turn west off the main A859 road to Stornoway at the Ceann an Ora Bridge and take the B887 towards Hushinish. Follow this to just before the gates to Amhuinnsuidhe (Abhainn Suidhe), where a tarmac road on the right is signposted to Chliostair Power Station. Parking is awkward. Do not park at the entrance since large vehicles require this for turning.
Walk or cycle along the track past the power station to a dam at the southern end of Loch Chliostair. Continue along an excellent path, first on the east side of Loch Aiseabhat before dropping down to the Sròn. There is good camping by the river and numerous boulders under which it would be possible to bivouac.
Restricted Access
Due to resident golden eagles, do not climb here between the start of March and the end of July unless you have checked with the North Harris Trust Ranger service and they confirm:
- the golden eagles are using an alternative nesting site; or,
- the golden eagles have been unsuccessful in breeding.
You can find contact details for the helpful North Harris Trust Ranger service at: https://www.north-harris.org/ranger-service
Climbing on the Sron whilst these beautiful, reclusive birds are nesting damages their chances of successfully breeding. These animals are in a remote location and have little contact with humans, let alone climbers, throughout the majority of the year. Please allow them their space, it's the least we - as climbers - can do.
Moreover, climbers causing the disturbance of these magnificent birds, their young, or their nests would be committing a criminal offence in relation to recklessly (or intentionally) disturbing a wild bird listed in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).
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