Route Number: 1934

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Chimney Stack

Location: Sea Stacks and Pinnacles
Grade: D 3c
Length: 6m

First ascent: Martin McGuigan, Alan Tees 16/10/09

Route Description:

This is the leftmost of four similar pinnacles at Leenan Gr 299446Cross assorted rubble, and belay abreast of a “FireplaceShaped “ depression. Delicate moves up curious rectangular blocks lead to a narrow ledge. Mantlepiece onto smaller ledge high on the right, and airy climbing leads to the narrow summit. Descent is by gravity., Early start recommended to avoid overnight bivvy.

Chimney Stack - Marty and Alan struggle with the altitude

Comments

P.Cooper - 20/10/2009
No gardening necessary but perhaps a wee bit of re-pointing. Marty's yer man!

Alan - 20/10/2009
Re- Pointing, not red-pointing then (whatever that is!)This could be the start of something big! No chimney, steeple or railway support will be safe.

M - 19/10/2009
Exshellent Mish Moneypenny