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BETA PHOTO: The Steep central wall of Upper Cave Crag

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The Upper Tier has three distinct sections. The left section is bounded by The Ramp on the left side, and the groove of Mousetrap on its right. The very steep middle section offers good sport and trad lines, while the right section has some easy slab routes and some short steep lines on the far right.

Upper Cave crag was one of the first places in Scotland to place bolts purposefully for Sport climbs, and has had a checkered history.

Getting There 

After crossing the stream, take a right and hike up the hill until a flat path rightwards take you to the left section of the crag.

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High Performance 5.11b  International : United Kingdom : ... : Upper Tier

A classic climb with a good powerful crux, and a thoughtful top section.Scramble up the large boulder to the right of the corner, via a cave.Climb up to the overhang. Place the pro and go for the holds on the lip (PR), now cross the lip and move right to a steep corner / groove (PR), which is followed to the top....[more]   Browse More Classics in International

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