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Dumbarton

Interesting bouldering area for problems up to 5c, from 6a to 6c, from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (Fontainebleau grades).
InformationMany additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.
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Aspect(s) : NW-W     Altitude : 12 m
Approach 2 min on flat ground.    Kids friendly ? area around the boulders reasonable for young kids.

Informations :

More than 200 problems, from 3a to 8c.   Bolting : traditionnal climbing, sport climbing
Max Height : 70 m.
Rock : basalt.    Characteristic(s) : slab Dalle, vertical Vertical, steep wall Dévers, overhang Surplomb, dihedral Dièdre.    Type(s) of holds : side pulls, underclings, jugs, crimps, cracks, slopers.
Landing quality : uneven or steep ground (1 crash pad and 1 spotter needed).
Legendary problem(s) :
Rhapsody E11 7a (F.A. Dave MacLeod avril 2006)
Firefight 8b, Pressure 8b, Toto 6a, Gorrilla 6b+
  • Free at Last 9a+ first ascent by William Bosi on 4 july 2022
  • Locations :

    Area : United Kingdom, Scotland, West Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, Dumbarton.
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      Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   55° 56' 13" N Longitude :   4° 33' 53" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
      Parking lot GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   55° 56' 15" N Longitude :   4° 33' 40" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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    Area added by CA
    Paper Guide Books :


    Boulder Scotland

    Internet Guide Books :

    www.dumby.info