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Edinburgh Castle Rock Climbing

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Routes in Edinburgh Castle

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	Keep, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Queensway T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X

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Elevation:	5,775 ft	1,760 m
GPS:	-1.48959, 37.06753 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Must get permission from Mountain Club of Kenya: mck.or.ke Details

MCK owns the land and requires that all non-members pay an access fee to support maintenance.

Description

One of the biggest, baddest crags at Lukenya - home to test pieces that would make any momma proud. Expect long single-pitch face climbing with minimal gear, occasional bolts, and exposed positions. The easiest way up is on the right side, and all of the routes in the middle of the face are ultra-classics of Lukenya. Bring your head!

One bolted anchor at the top lets you rap down (50m)

Getting There

Approach is easiest from the top - park at the campground atop Lukenya and walk towards Mombasa Rd on good paths until you're at the top. Or go up from the bottom by traversing along the base of the crags from picnic tree.