Route Number: 1883

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Fu Manchu

Location: Sea Stacks and Pinnacles
Grade: XS  
Length: 140m
First ascent: Dave Miller, Steven "Jock" Read 08/08/09
Route Description:
 Grid Reference B653190. Access is as per the Seaward Ridge. This climb takes the line of least resistance on the landward face of the afore mentioned monster stack off the beautiful Arran more Island.Start from the right hand side of the obvious tidal platform at the base of the stack.
  1. Follow good rock for 20m to the base of a distinct black chimney
  2. 20m - Climb the disconcertingly loose chimney (belayer beware) and exit right to a grassy ledge at the base of a large hairy black slab. Excavate some holds and traverse left across the top for the gully and follow easier grass slope to good belay off blocks in a distinct black corner.
  3. 20m Take a spectacular traverse right following relatively easier ground to belay on at the base of large crack on good quartz on the rhs of the stack.
  4. 20m Follow quartz blocks and steps to belay on good ledge above a short steep wall that has some huge loose blocks on the right.
  5. 25m Follow the last of the rock for 10 meters to reach welcoming grassy summit slope
  6. and 7. Finish along the awesome ground as per the seaward ridge.
  7. Phenomenal climb in a stunning location, Look out for vomiting seagulls and an abundance of loose choss

Photo of Route
FuManchu - ArainnMhor Island (Grid Reference B653190)
Comments

jock - 10/08/2009
again XS is probably more accurate - How do I attach a photo to a route?

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