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920m. Excellent scramble. Limited opportunity for escape. 20m abseil at end can be downclimbed at VD or avoided by a scramble back and left side (looking out from the ab point).

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Steve Woollard 22 May, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: 25m rope okay for abseil
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βeta: 25m rope okay for abseil
Mark Wright 28 Nov, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Descended grassy ledges into An Garbh Choire, from a short distance back from the top of Sgurr Dubh Beag . Not recommended without prior knowledge and definitely not recommended in the wet.
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βeta: Descended grassy ledges into An Garbh Choire, from a short distance back from the top of Sgurr Dubh Beag . Not recommended without prior knowledge and definitely not recommended in the wet.
mbotwood 12 May, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: 50m rope more than sufficient from new higher blue anchor rope as long as you use the loop extended below. Ensure that you descend to the left of the crag (looking out). Barely overhanging, had feet contact with rocks almost all the way.
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βeta: 50m rope more than sufficient from new higher blue anchor rope as long as you use the loop extended below. Ensure that you descend to the left of the crag (looking out). Barely overhanging, had feet contact with rocks almost all the way.
doddyparker 19 Nov, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: It says in the guide book that a 60m rope is required for abseil off the top but a shorter (30-40m) rope can easily get you down in two pitches with a big ledge half way down on the right!
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βeta: It says in the guide book that a 60m rope is required for abseil off the top but a shorter (30-40m) rope can easily get you down in two pitches with a big ledge half way down on the right!
Greeny 7 May, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: Boat from Elgol and continuation over to Glen Brittle via Coire a'Ghrunnda to pick up second car. Total time on route 6.50hrs. Great Mountain day.
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βeta: Boat from Elgol and continuation over to Glen Brittle via Coire a'Ghrunnda to pick up second car. Total time on route 6.50hrs. Great Mountain day.
freeheel47 9 Apr, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: One of the easiest but also most memorable climbs I've ever done. My boots fell apart, it was a glorious day and looking into the loch was magical, rope required for the ab. I was very tired by the end of it. Worth a trip to Skye if this is all you do.
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βeta: One of the easiest but also most memorable climbs I've ever done. My boots fell apart, it was a glorious day and looking into the loch was magical, rope required for the ab. I was very tired by the end of it. Worth a trip to Skye if this is all you do.

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Route of Interest
East Ridge (Summer)

Grade: M ***
(Sgurr Dearg (Inaccessible Pinnacle))

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