Colmcille Climbers

This route climbs the seaward face of the Cnoc Na Mara at GR555906, approx 2 KM north of the AN Port road end. Access is by 200 mter steep grass scramble and a 400 mtr channel crossing from the North end of the beach to the base of the seaward face. Abseil down route block and peg belays.

 1 25m From the tide ledge right of the deep recess climb the black corner to the huge seaward platform and a choice of belay recesses.

2 45m 4c Immediately left (north) of the huge seaward recess and big roofs, climb the right trending groove to below an ominious overhung corner. Struggle up the corner to a superb ledge above the void.

3 40m 4b In the center of the ledge climb the steep left facing corner to gain the summit ridge.

4 40m Scramble along the ridge to the summit.