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Kingussie Crag

Interesting rock climbing area for routes up to 5c and from 6a to 6c (french grades).
InformationMany additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.
Best time(s) :
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Aspect(s) : SE     Altitude : 400 m
Approach between 10 and 15 min up hill.    Kids friendly ? foot of the crag reasonable for young kids.

Informations :

Between 25 and 50 routes, from V.S. 4b/c to E4 6a , spread over many crags   Bolting : traditionnal climbing
Max Height : 50 m.
Rock : schist.    Characteristic(s) : slab Dalle, vertical Vertical, steep wall Dévers.    Type(s) of holds : jugs, crimps, cracks, slopers.
We liked this/these route(s) : Right-Hand Crack, HVS 5a **. The Groove - HS **. The Flake - HVS 5a **.
Further information(s) : Access is from Kingussie caravan site and golf course.

Locations :

Area : United Kingdom, Scotland, Highland, Kingussie, Kingussie.
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  Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   57° 5' 13" N Longitude :   4° 4' 5" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
  Parking lot GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   57° 5' 12" N Longitude :   4° 3' 18" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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Area added by Rory Cummings
Paper Guide Books :


Scottish Rock volume 1 South

Internet Guide Books :

www.ukclimbing.com