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RED WALL
(NC 056 256) Partially tidal.
A pleasant, south facing, short crag just visible from the west side of Achmelvich Bay. The crag is seamed with cracks and plastered with positive, angular holds.
Approach; Follow sheep paths northwards from Achmelvich Bay past the smaller sandy beach and then round the headland. Chewitt’s Chimney is the obvious gash on the wall ahead. Cross the small stile above the tidal slot and continue to the top of the crag ahead. 20 mins.
Descent; At either end of the crag, easier at the west end.
An obvious shattered red gneiss wall tapering toward the west end. Described from right to left.
1. In Remote Part 12m Severe FA JD + CH 19/10/07
To the right of the obvious chimney is the highest part of the crag. Start in the recess below the chimney and climb rightwards up the side of the flakes aiming for a short crack at top.
2. Scottish Fiction 12m Severe FA JD + CH 16/10/07
Climb the arête and slab to the right of the chimney. Looks steeper and harder than severe from the ground.
3. Chewitt’s Chimney 10m Difficult FA CH + JD 19/10/07
Obvious, finish direct. Entering the chimney size dependant!
4. Breabach 10m Difficult FA JD + CH 16/10/07
Climb the wall and arête to the left of the chimney.
5. Tsunami 9m Difficult FA JD + CH 16/10/07
2 metres left of the previous route. Follow the angular flake in its entirety.
6. Woombling Around 9m Very Difficult FA JD + CH
Left again is a broken crack running from bottom to top. Climb it.
7. Twilight Sad 9m Difficult FA JD + CH 19/10/07
1 metre left again is a bigger crack. Follow it direct.
8. Sula 8m Difficult FA JD (solo) 19/10/07
To the right of the grey rock patch is a short wall. Climb on positive holds.
9. Bassana 8m Very Difficult FA JD (solo) 19/10/07
To the left of the grey rock is a rightward slanting crack. Follow this then head straight up.
Numerous short problems exist above the tidal slot to the left.
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