Raven's Crag 11th July 2012

On our previous visit to this crag we were unable to climb on Raven's Crag main wall due to the high winds. (previous post).

Me on Lucy VD** Raven's Crag 11/07/2012 (Photo: A J Thorley)

But the morning was looking good, clear skies and virtually no wind. Myself and Iain were keen to get going and upon arrival at the crag, the guide book was out and the climbs of the day pinpointed.

Iain & Mary on the second pitch of Lonmore S*, Raven's Crag 11/07/2012  (Photo: A J Thorley)

It didn't take long for Vicks and Mary to catch up and soon we were all ready to start our climbs. This was Mary's first visit to a crag of this scale and this was also Mary's first day of multi pitch climbing.

Me on the second pitch variation of Entasis VS 4c*, Raven's Crag 11/07/2012  (Photo: A J Thorley)

As I said in my previous post this crag does not disappoint. The climbing is good and the location, combined with the views makes it a great place to spend the day.


Me on Special K S*, Dark Slab. Raven's Crag 11/07/2012  (Photo: A J Thorley)


The weather was kind to us, the climbing great and all of us were relaxed and enjoying the day.

Me on Two Guns S, Raven's Crag 11/07/2012  (Photo: A J Thorley)

It seemed like only minutes had passed but in fact it was very late in the day by time we packed up and returned to the car for the journey back to Torridon.


Me on the crux of the second pitch variation of Two Guns VS 4c, Raven's Crag 11/07/2012  (Photo: A J Thorley)


After a late supper and showers we all toasted an excellent days climbing and Mary's first day of multipitch climbing. After drinks we made plans for the following day and decided to go for a very early start.


Iain & I on the second pitch of Stage Fright HVS**, Raven's Crag 11/07/2012  (Photo: A J Thorley)



The plan was to return to Applecross and the climb the Cioch Nose S 4a****.  



Look closely! Iain & I on the second pitch of Stage Fright HVS**, Raven's Crag 11/07/2012  (Photo: A J Thorley)