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Climbs 12
Rocktype Mica schist
Altitude 145m a.s.l
Faces S

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The Mantle © John S. Watson

Crag features

The craggy old wooded hillside above the west end of Aberfoyle. It is characterised by a south-facing  scree slope and big quarry with associated boulders. About a dozen good problems exist with scope for more. 

Approach notes

Park at David Marshall Lodge up the Duke's Pass road (charge), cross the road and follow the track uphill to a stand of oak trees where the path steepens, then contour left on old quarry track to the large quarry. There are a few boulders here and impressive-looking routes on the quarry walls, though the rock is seriously loose in places. As it is a protected area, no bolting has taken place and bouldering is the norm. Further downhill from the quarry is a collection of boulders above the church in the woods (some parking on the road in front of the church, then a ten minute hike uphill in the woods behind the cul-de-sac of houses). Please respect the protected nature of the area.

Access Advice

Protected national park.Possible bird bans and bouldering only.

Has anyone climbed this slab ? Every time I drive under it makes me think "should I check it out....."
Nick_Scots - 03/Jan/21
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