Old Man of Hoy
Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 7a to 7c (french grades).
Many additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.Best time(s) :
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Aspect(s) : All
Approach 30 min by boat. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag dangerous for young kids.
Informations :
Less than 10 routes, from E1 5a/b to E6 6b. Bolting : traditionnal climbing
Max Height : 150 m.
Rock :
sandstone. Characteristic(s) : vertical 
. Type(s) of holds : crimps, slopers.
. Type(s) of holds : crimps, slopers.
Further information(s) : First climbed in 1966 by Chris Bonington, Rusty Baillie and Tom Patey over 3 days.
Locations :
Area :
United Kingdom, Scotland, Orkney Islands, Hoy island, Rackwick.
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: Bouldering 
: Single pitch 
: Multi pitches
: Deep water soloing 
: Differents kind of climbing
 Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 58° 53' 10" N | Longitude : 3° 25' 50" W | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
 Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 58° 52' 24" N | Longitude : 3° 23' 6" W | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
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