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Route Number: 2647

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Laurentic *

Location: Malin Head (Sea Area Malin)
Grade: S 4a
Length: 35m

First ascent: Alan Tees,Martin McGuigan, 14/07/12

Route Description:

About 100 m East of 'Moray Foray' there is a trough separated from the sea by a fin of rock. At the East side of this the slab becomes much steeper and is split by a prominent wide crack. Gain the crack over minor overhangs on the left and climb up the fissure with good holds and protection. At the top there is an awkward mantle onto a bulge, and avoid the one above on the right. There are no belays, so bring a stake and hammer (or rock), in which case its probably easier to ab down, if you can figure out the right place!

Laurentic - Alan leads. 23/09/12. Nice route.

Comments

Bill - 29/09/2012
A long,consistent and highly enjoyable route. Just shows the potential still available at Malin: that such a gem should be discovered at this stage in the development of the area. Worth at least a star, imo.