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The Lock A'an Basin Rock Climbing

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Areas in The Lock A'an Basin

Hells's Lum Crag 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Shelter Stone Crag 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Stac An Fharaidh 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

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Elevation:	2,000 ft	610 m
GPS:	57.09645, -3.65956 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Loch A'an (sometimes referred to as Loch Avon) basin is situated in the heart of the northern portion of the Cairngorms.

The Hell's Lum and Shelter Stone crags are the most well known of the cliffs that surround the loch, but there are many others that hold some good climbing.

The Shelter Stone Crag gets its name from a huge boulder at it foot, which can provide good shelter and a base for climbers wanting to stay longer than a day in the area.

Getting There

The easiest approach is from the North. Drive from Aviemore to wards the Cairngorm ski area. Leave your car in the Coire Cas (the higher one) car park, and head on up the slopes (either by foot or via the tram).

Skirt the summit of Cairngorm, and go south across the plateau. As you approach the basin you can choose to decide to descend a number of ways depending on the crag you'll be visiting.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Lock A'an Basin

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 4 ● The Clean Sweep Trad 4 pitches Hells's Lum Crag
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 4 ● Steeple Trad 7 pitches Shelter Stone Crag