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South Gill

Andrew_Hunter — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:16:28 CDT

-Approach-
In Eshaness, take a right turn signposted to Jonnie Notion's Bod, just before the cafe and drive down here for 1 mile. Just before a cattle grid turn right down a gravel track, signposted to Tingon. After about 1 mile, park at a high point, just before the wall and gate. From here walk towards the coast and cross the fence by the sea at the stile. Walk around the inlet (The Gill) and head down onto the slab below.

Trad Crags

Andrew_Hunter — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:05:15 CDT

Fogla Taing

Andrew_Hunter — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:03:09 CDT

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The Bard

Andrew_Hunter — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:00:56 CDT

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Otter's Head

Andrew_Hunter — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:57:39 CST

N.B. OTTER'S HEAD IS A ROUTES LIST ONLY AT PRESENT. ORGANISATION IN PROGRESS.

Superfluity of Naughtiness 45m E3 5c***
A. Hunter, P. Whitworth. 26 June 2009

The Gift 40m VS 4b
S. Hammond, A. Long. 09 June 2009

Deep Blue 30m HVS 5a **
A. Hunter, P. Whitworth. 26 June 2009

Inflammation Superhighway 30m E2 5c**
P. Whitworth, A. Hunter. 26 June 2009

-Geuda Platform-

Robies Crack 20m VS 4c
P. Sawford, Iain MacBride

Geuda Groove 20m V diff
P. Sawford, P.Whitworth

Geuda Crack 20m S 4b*
P. Whitworth, P.Sawford

Platform Slab 18m S 4b*
P. Whitworth, P.Sawford

Platform Groove 20m V diff
P. Whitworth, P.Sawford

-Geuda Slab-

The large slab immediately to the right of the Geuda platform. Access is gained by continuing an abseil from the Geuda Platform down to ledges at the bottom left of the slab. All routes are traversed into from this point.

Delusions of Grandeur 35m S 4b ***
A. Hunter, P. Whitworth, P. Kayll
Traverse out to under the furthest right series of grooves, follow these, trending right to top out 1/2 way along the slab.

-Grey Slab-

Sondar the Friendly Treen 30m V.Diff
A. Long, J. Whitworth.

-Otter's Head Buttress-

????? 35m S 4b
P. Whitworth, A. Hunter

Welcome to the Shetland Climbing Wiki

Andrew_Hunter — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:18:26 CST

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Levenwick

AlWhitworth — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:00:22 CST

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Hurda Red Wall

pawlo — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:28:57 CST

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.

Heylor wall

pawlo — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:24:55 CST

Heylor Wall Grid ref: HU298806 Walk in time; 1min
Access- Take the road going north along Ronas voe. The road widens on a corner next to a large excavated embankment, park on the gravel next to the embankment. There is a gate on the voe side of the road; the bouldering wall is 10m down the hill immediately below the gate.
Description- A small north-east facing outcrop of rough red granite on the side of Ronas Voe. With a dozen or so problems at a variety of grades, this is a great little venue to spend a couple of hours bouldering, with beautiful views down the voe.
The main wall
1, Hollanders, V1 (5c) ss From the lip, make awkward moves to gain the sloping top.
2, Feal Break, V0 (4c) ss Climb the short crack to an easy finish.
3, The Heogel V2 (5c) ss From the lip, climb the small slab without using the crack.
4, Pobie Sukka V3 (6a) ss Climb the vague arête.
5, Hameing Point, V4 (6a) ss From a low start, climb through the problematic overlap.
NB, problems 3, 4 and 5 can be climbed at V0-V1 without the sit start.
6, The Shun, V2 (5c) From side pulls gain the obvious sloper and then the rounded top.
7, The Chaa-ans V5 (6b) From the spiky block, make difficult moves on small holds up the rough gray wall.
8, The Blade V4 (6a) From the sharp hold in the break, climb on small edges and slopers to the top.
9, The Crying Taing V3 (5c) From the good break, Climb above on small holds.
10, Crookna V3 (5c) Share on the obvious jug and climb the leaning arête.
11, Cu Roonies Traverse V6 (6b) From the jug on the arête, traverse the wall with difficulty to finish up topping out Hollanders.

The Priest

12, The Priest, V2 (5c) With hands on either side of the block, step up to gain the top and an awkward mantle finish.
13, The Black Well V3 (5c) From the right arête pull round onto the small wall without falling off!

The Black Crag

Andrew_Hunter — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:25:26 CDT

-The following are on the walls directly beneath the Black Crag. Include in Warie Gill??-

Directly below the Black Crag is a large corner. Abseil from a sunken platform down the South facing wall to the platform below.

????? 25m S
P.Whitworth, A.Hunter. 08 May 2010
Climb the large stepped blocks to the far right of the wall.

Great Grit Flit 25m HVS 5a*
A.Hunter, P.Whitworth. 08 May 2010
Straight up the middle of the wall finishing up the overhanging crack.

Ness of Sound

Andrew_Hunter — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:57:56 CDT

-Approach-
Grid Ref: HU470386

Culswick

Andrew_Hunter — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:48:54 CDT

-Approach-
Grid ref: HU254445
Drive to the Culswick Methodist Kirk, then walk the track to the broch, the crag is 200m south of the broch. There are some boulders on the skyline that mark the top of the crag, clearly visible as you walk down the track.

Bouldering

Andrew_Hunter — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:08:14 CST

Sport Crags

Andrew_Hunter — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:07:45 CST

Innbanks

pawlo — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:49:44 CST

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Raasmi

pawlo — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:47:43 CST

-Access-
OS Grid Reference: HU 228 803
Past the café in Eshaness, take the Leascole road turning right and follow to the end. Park off the road at Ure croft and walk north over the hill following the fence (200m). You can’t miss the crag!

Raasmi
One of only two sport crags in Shetland. The routes shown in red above are bolted, the two in yellow are trad routes.

1. Magicman 4
2. GG Grease 4+
3. Turtle Turtle Up 5
4. Ure Kiddin' 6a ***
5. Raasmi 5 ** 8m.
6. Werther's Original VD *
7. Heritage HVS 5a *
8. Revolution 5
9. Continuum 5 *
10. Resolution 5+
11. Hilti's Big Adventure 6b+ *

Jacob Whitworth climbing Werthers Original.

The Verdans

pawlo — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:44:10 CST

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The Sletts

pawlo — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:40:38 CST

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Drid Geo

pawlo — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:39:49 CST

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Verdans Quarry

pawlo — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:36:05 CST

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