Tag Archives: Beinn an Lochain

Clockwork Orange

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Simon Richardson

Southern Highlands aficionado Stuart McFarlane is nearing the end of his quest to climb all the Grade V routes in the Southern Highlands. “After the strong north-westerlies had been blowing hard for a few days, I arranged to go climbing … Continue reading →

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Riding the Storm

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Simon Richardson

Several years ago, my good friend Chris Cartwright suggested that there was a new route to do on the front face of the Edge of Darkness buttress on Beinn an Lochain in Arrochar. This attractive feature lies on the North … Continue reading →

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Southern Highlands Update

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Simon Richardson

On December 19, Andy Nisbet and Sonya McCallum visited the North Face of Stob Garbh on Beinn Laoigh (or Ben Lui as its often spelled), and climbed the crest of the buttress to the right of Garbh Couloir (a Grade … Continue reading →

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