Contributed by Steve Crowe Aug/23 - This public hilllist has been seen 672 times

A selection of popular routes across the better cliffs on the Caithness coastline. Read my article Climbing in Caithness here (https://climbonline.co.uk/2024/01/)

Sam doing a grand job of not falling into the North Sea  © DannyC
Sam doing a grand job of not falling into the North Sea
© DannyC, Mar 2015

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Map of routes in this ticklist

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Note: Only showing summits, scrambles, winter routes, and low grade climbs

Distribution of grades - Trad

Top 12 photos of this hilllist

Mike on pitch 2

Oliver's Travels
Mike on pitch 2
© Gawyllie

Crispin Waddy experiencing Deep Joy.

Deep Joy
Crispin Waddy experiencing Deep Joy.
© simonnadin

From across the geo. Murdoch Jamieson on the first ascent.

God's Gift
From across the geo. Murdoch Jamieson on the first ascent.
© peter.herd

Russ Birkett on the final few metres of 'Deep Joy'

Deep Joy
Russ Birkett on the final few metres of 'Deep Joy'
© peter.herd

Ian Taylor on 2nd ascent of The Fracture Clinic.

The Fracture Clinic
Ian Taylor on 2nd ascent of The Fracture Clinic.
© simonnadin

Svelte Craic Master...

Guillemot Crack
Svelte Craic Master...
© Simon White

Buoyzone, Sarclet

Buoy Zone
Buoyzone, Sarclet
© Robert Durran

No pressure when the chap in front (John) styles the route with one leg and one prosthetic!

The Sarclet Pimpernel
No pressure when the chap in front (John) styles the route with one leg and one prosthetic!
© arose

LittleLegs in concentration mode

Maelstrom
LittleLegs in concentration mode
© ChuckMaurice

Phil Jack Spummin Marvelous

Spummin Marvelous
Phil Jack Spummin Marvelous
© simonnadin

Waiting for Sids at Brora to open...

Stepping Out
Waiting for Sids at Brora to open...
© Simon White + Maurice O'Connell

George McEwan enjoying a relaxed day at Latheronwheel

Stepping Out
George McEwan enjoying a relaxed day at Latheronwheel
© Hannah Appleton


Add Climb name Grade Ticks? Height Crag name
Amber Gambler HVS 5a ** 13 8m Auckengill
Nybster Groove HVS 5a *** 7 8m Auckengill
Stretch Limousine VS 4b ** 19 8m Auckengill
Wick and Feeble E2 5b * 6 8m South Head of Wick
Lord Oliphant's Bicycle VS 4b *** 35 40m Stack of Old Wick
Pullin' on Puddin' E2 5b ** 20 15m Sarclet
Another Day In The Office E1 5a *** 11 40m Sarclet
The Ugly Bug Ball E1 5b *** 5 ? Sarclet
The Haven VS 4c ** 29 25m Sarclet
The Ogee VS 4c ** 36 15m Sarclet
A Paddler's Tale E4 5c *** 14 35m Sarclet
Walking on Water E2 5c *** 38 35m Sarclet
Edge Over The Sea E1 5b ** 12 35m Sarclet
The Sarclet Pimpernel E1 5a *** 168 35m Sarclet
The Haar Bringer E4 5c *** 9 ? Sarclet
Time Bandit E4 6a *** 7 35m Sarclet
The Orchid Hunter E3 5c ** 10 35m Sarclet
Stitch in Time E2 5c *** 2 ? Sarclet
Groove Armada VS 4c *** 140 35m Sarclet
Crypt Robber E2 5c *** 14 35m Sarclet
Northern Alliance E3 5c *** 13 20m Sarclet
Occum's Razor E4 6a *** 15 25m Sarclet
Djapana E3 5c *** 7 28m Sarclet
Thrumster Regatta E1 5b ** 23 25m Sarclet
Cubby Roo HVS 5a *** 18 30m Sarclet
Buoy Zone E2 5b * 16 ? Sarclet
Silver Surfer HVS 5a ** 44 35m Sarclet
Hundreds and Thousands E2 5c *** 48 35m Ellens Geo
So This is Summer E1 5b *** 61 ? Ellens Geo
Non Stop Nitty Gritty E3 5c *** 20 ? Ellens Geo
Brains as well as Braun E4 6a ** 12 35m Ellens Geo
Strata Gem E3 5c *** 42 35m Ellens Geo
Towed in the Hole E4 6a *** 14 ? Ellens Geo
Where the Taught Wave Hangs HVS 5a ** 17 45m Ellens Geo
The Fracture Clinic E4 5c ** 21 30m Ellens Geo
Treading Water E4 5c *** 9 ? Ellens Geo
Pigs Ear E4 5c *** 11 30m Ellens Geo
Layer Cake HVS 5a ** 11 ? Ellens Geo
Oliver's Travels E3 5c *** 3 80m • 4 Ellens Geo
Spummin Marvelous E3 5c *** 40 30m Geo of Creagan...
Big Sky Country E5 6a *** 17 30m Geo of Creagan...
God's Gift E7 6b 7 ? Geo of Creagan...
Cauliflower in the Soup E5 6a *** 11 30m Geo of Creagan...
Deep Joy E4 5c *** 22 30m Geo of Creagan...
Rabid Seas E1 5b ** 3 ? Clythness
Rapture of the Deep HVS 4c *** 5 25m Mid Clyth
Giant VS 4b ** 52 15m Mid Clyth
Maelstrom HVS 5a *** 58 15m Mid Clyth
Sprockletop VS 4c *** 92 15m Mid Clyth
The Waterboys E2 5c ** 5 20m Mid Clyth
Theatre of Cruelty E2 5b *** 59 15m Mid Clyth
Shallow chimney VS 4c *** 58 15m Mid Clyth
Strange Attractor E1 5b ** 13 20m Mid Clyth
Mug's Game HVS 5a *** 58 15m Mid Clyth
Oxter S *** 22 15m Mid Clyth
Susan E3 5c *** 32 15m Mid Clyth
The King's Pyjamas E2 5c *** 27 20m Mid Clyth
The Fearful Void E4 6a *** 14 20m Mid Clyth
Battle of the Bulge E4 6a *** 3 20m Mid Clyth
Time Machine VS 4c 5 15m Occumster Sea Cliffs
Stepping Out S 4b *** 254 15m Latheronwheel
Pray HVS 5b ** 50 15m Latheronwheel
Don't Think Twice HVS 5a *** 66 15m Latheronwheel
Imperial Lather E1 5a *** 35 15m Latheronwheel
Pistachio S 4b ** 120 12m Latheronwheel
Positive Mental Attitude HVS 5a *** 114 15m Latheronwheel
Gervasutti's Wall E1 5a ** 24 15m Latheronwheel
Guillemot Crack HVS 5a *** 119 10m Latheronwheel
Puffin Attack VS 4c ** 147 12m Latheronwheel
Coaster S 4b ** 102 12m Latheronwheel
119 e, 178 stars 2,634 1,416m 73
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