Climbing at Dalbeg - Small West Wall
After lots of time spent at the climbing wall over winter and spring, it was finally time to get outside on some real rock yesterday. I took a trip over to Dalbeg sea cliffs, as according to the guide (Scottish Rock Volume 2 - North), Small West Wall had a selection of short Diff and Severe routes I figures I could self-belay on. Alas, the guidebook didn't have any photos of Small West Wall, and I struggled to find it at first. Hopefully, this photo might be of use to anyone wanting to climb there.
After finding it, and enjoying a quick picnic, I managed to do Original Route (VD) and the variation given in Original Route's description (break right onto the wall half way up - HS 4b). Both were very enjoyable (including a nice chimney section), if not too strenuous (and hence scary on a self-belay).
All I really need now is a nice crag near Stornoway where we can head for an hour or two on an evening. Anyone fancy transporting one of Yorkshire Gritstone crags up here for me!?!
