Route Number: 1880

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The Landward Ridge. * * *

Location: Sea Stacks and Pinnacles
Grade: D  
Length: 85m
First ascent: Iain Miller 25/07/09
Route Description:
Grid Reference B 643188. This route climbs the superb landward ridge of the seastack found below the lighthouse at Rinrawros Point on Aran Island.
  1. 30m. Starting on the huge very tidal platform at the bottom of the ridge, climb on jugs and immaculate rock to a recess on the ridge. Block Belay.
  2. 25m. Ascend the ridge to a brief wee flatening. Cam slot Belay (1 & 1.5)
  3. 30m. Continue up the ridge on endless jugs and perfect rock to a definite and outstanding summit.

Photo of Route
Aran Island. Lighthouse Stack - The Landward Ridge. ***
Comments

Alan - 04/08/2012
Always fancied this. What is the crossing like? Need my inflatable crocodile?
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