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Aberdour (The Hawkcraig)

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Aberdour (The Hawkcraig)

Submitted By: Euan Cameron on Aug 30, 2007
Administrators: Chris Owen, Euan Cameron
Latitude: 56.0482  Longitude: -3.3017 
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Edinburgh across the Firth of Forth from Aberdour.


Description 

Aberdour is a small sea cliff with a sunny aspect on the North side of the Firth of Forth.

The climbs are moderate in nature, with easy access, although most are affected by the tide.


Getting There 

From the village of Aberdour on the A921, take the turning signpost to the Silver Sands (opposite the Drift Inn). At road end park up and follow the path to the cliff top.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Aberdour (The Hawkcraig):
Pain Pillar   5.8     Trad, 1 pitch, 85 feet   
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Simon tackles Pain Pillar, 5.8 (VS 4c) in bare feet solo.

Pain Pillar 5.8  International : United Kingdom : ... : Aberdour (The Hawkcraig)
Certainly the best route on the crag.Climb up the obvious pillar of rock. Take the easiest line up the pillar and enjoy some spectacular exposed climbing....[more]   Browse More Classics in International