Hurda Red Wall
Grid ref; HU 339697 Walk in time; 5 mins
Access- About two miles north of Brae on the A970 is a large gravel turning area approx 200m past the Islesburgh sign. Park on the gravel, the bouldering wall is on the opposite side of the road 5mins walk up the hill. Walk about 25m north of the turning area crossing the road to a low point in the fence. Climb over and follow the ditch leftwards up the hill, the top of the wall soon comes into view.
Description- An overhanging wall of quality compact red granite, about 10m long and reaching 7m at the highest point. A number of problems at a good spread of grades, mats and spotters are an advantage for the higher problems.
1, Hurda Sheep V0 (5a) ss
From side pulls move up to gain the large edge.
2, Islesburgh V1 (5b) ss
3, Innbanks V0 (5a)
4, Flake Edge V0 (4c)
Climb the edge of the flake on good holds to a finishing jug.
5, Okra V1 (5b)
6, Okra Shun V2 (5c)
7, Bight of Valayre V6 (6b)
8, The Haggrister V4 (6a)
9, Red Wall Traverse V6 (6b)
From an easy start the holds get gradually smaller and the wall steeper to a desperate finish.
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