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Elevation: 593 ft 181 m
GPS: 58.86179, -3.27644
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Shared By: Paul Ross on Dec 5, 2009 · Updates
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These islands are situated off the northern tip of Scotland. The main island of Orkney is reached by an hour or so ferry boat and the small island of Hoy a short ferry boat trip from the main Island. The climb of the very famous 400' Old Man of Hoy sea stack (spire) is world famous. Superb situations and the bird life is nothing less than amazing.

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Drive to the tip of Scotland and jump on the Ferry sailing for the Orkney Islands

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Classic Climbing Routes at Orkney Islands.. and the Old Man of Hoy

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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
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● Old Man of Hoy
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 4 pitches
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