East Coast  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  150' Lat, Long:  51.1837, -4.6649 Map Page Views:  108. Good page?    Administrators:  Chris Owen, Euan Cameron, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Euan Cameron on Feb 6, 2010 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

Passing the crux on the FA of Blood Crystal, 5.10b...

Description 

The east coast is nothing in comparison to the west, but when if the weather is beating the western side of the island the cliffs on the eastern side can provide some shelter, and there are a few worthwhile climbs to be found.

Getting There 

Walk east from the middle of the island and drop down onto the grassy slopes. The crags are scattered along these slopes.

The Classics

Featured Route For East Coast

Saladin 5.7  International : United Kingdom : ... : Knight Templar Rock

This is a good route, which proves to be steeper and more sustained than it first appears.1. Climb the crack for 30 feet then move up diagonally rightwards towards the arete. Just before reaching the arete step back left and continue up to the ledge and belay.2. Continue on up the easy corner to the top....[more]   Browse More Classics in International