Tag Archives: Ladhar Bheinn

Western Highlands Most Sought After Route

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Simon Richardson

I received an intriguing email from Richard Bentley on March 5: “I got the call from Robin at 9pm last night. (He wouldn’t say the route.) Meet at Spean Bridge at 7am. A drive, a boat, a fast stomp in … Continue reading →

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Under the Western Sea

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Simon Richardson

Without doubt, the 400m-high Spider Buttress on Ladhar Beinn in Knoydart is one of Scotland’s greatest winter cliffs. It’s central snowfield bears an uncanny resemblance to the Spider on the north face of The Eiger, and the cliff is sometimes … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Wild West

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Simon Richardson

During the deep freeze of  February 1986 I had a fantastic winter weekend climbing on Ladhar Bheinn in Knoydart with Roger Everett. On the Saturday we made an early ascent of the mythical Tir na Og up the centre of … Continue reading →

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