Route Number: 2629

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Infinity And Beyond * *

Location: Malin Head (The cauldron)
Grade: VS 4b
Length: 35m

First ascent: Trevor Hartley and Alfie Conn 10/06/2012

Route Description:

Descend to the bottom of the ridge by scrambling down its Southern flank. On its other side, just before the small pinnacle, is an easy angled slab that appears to lie against a steeper face. In fact these two are seperated by a bergshrund like gully. Start at the upper end of the 'shrund.Descend a few metres into the bergshrund until it is possible to use some quartz topped holds to traverse awkwardly left into the crack that contines to the top. (Suggestion: check which crack you are heading for by looking from the easy angled slab beforehand!)The crack is easier than the traverse and there is good protection. The rock is solid until the angle eases at the top.

Comments

Alfie Conn - 15/04/2013
Would award 2 stars

Alan - 09/09/2012
Was back with Marty. It seems we got a second ascent of this, albeit from the bottom. Well worth 2 stars. Razorbill has moved left!

Alan - 21/08/2012
This looks like a three star route, one of the best in the county, cant wait to do it. You should take photos!! Marty's route is called Razorbill, by the way, and is also very good!

Alfie Conn - 20/08/2012
Thats it Alan, the continuous crack. I knew I needed to get back there before you did before all the lines go!

Alan - 20/08/2012
Was there on Sunday. Is this the spevtacular crack down near the sea? Looks great. We did a line up steep flakes starting up the right hand/shorter crack/groove, and breaking off right.

Alfie Conn - 12/06/2012
I had eyed this line in 2010 but never got round to it. Fortunately it was Trevor's turn to lead as I found it a tad intimidating (scary!!!!) At the weekend I thought that it was the best climbed line at Malin Head. Two days later sober reflection leaves me less sure. You judge.