40m.
Climb a crack, and swing left to a large ledge on the arete. Climb up easily until it is possible to move back right to the south west face. Climb cracks in the middle of the face to the summit.
Descent: Abseil down landward face from in situ slings.
Descent: Abseil down landward face from in situ slings.
Mark Robson & Simon Richardson 11/Apr/2004.
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Ultimate Sea Stack , Caithness Classics
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Sprockletop
Grade: VS 4c ***
(Mid Clyth)