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Topping out on North Gaulton Castle
Topping out on North Gaulton Castle
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > N Gaulton Castle (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13)
by El Duderino
 12
The Route
The Route
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 4
Andy Ross at Rackwick Bay beach just below the bothey,about an hours walk from here to the Old Man..
Andy Ross at Rackwick Bay beach just below the…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 22
Grandparents Roy and Hazel Warner <br> having fun
Grandparents Roy and Hazel Warner having fun
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 2
Yesnaby Castle
Yesnaby Castle
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Yesnaby Castle (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13)
by James Garrett
 2
Starting P2
Starting P2
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > N Gaulton Castle (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13)
by Sam Elander
 1
Top anchor situation as of June 2024
Top anchor situation as of June 2024
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > N Gaulton Castle (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13)
by Sam Elander
 1
Scoping how to lay siege to the castle
Scoping how to lay siege to the castle
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > N Gaulton Castle (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13)
by Sam Elander
 1
P.Ross on the summit
P.Ross on the summit
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 1
Looking closely, you can see a group of three on the final rappel. Two at the belay station, one on rappel.
Looking closely, you can see a group of three o…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Kevin Stewart
 1
The night before our ascent, we camped in the meadows along the cliff-side. This remains one of the best trips of my life.
The night before our ascent, we camped in the m…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Kevin Stewart
 1
Yesnaby on the Main Island of the Orkneys in Scotland
Yesnaby on the Main Island of the Orkneys in Sc…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Yesnaby Castle (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13)
by James Garrett
 1
Andy at the start of the crack on the second pitch.
Andy at the start of the crack on the second pi…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 9
The Old Man of Hoy and Andy Ross
The Old Man of Hoy and Andy Ross
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 6
Andy on top displaying the rations.
Andy on top displaying the rations.
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 5
The Descent!!
The Descent!!
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 6
Paul starting up the last pitch
Paul starting up the last pitch
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 7
The Old Man during golden hour.
The Old Man during golden hour.
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Kevin Stewart
 4
Top of Pitch Three
Top of Pitch Three
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 3
The free Bothy about an hours hike from the Old Man
The free Bothy about an hours hike from the Old…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 3
<br> The Old Man from the other side......
The Old Man from the other side......
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 2
Looking back down on Rackwick Bay from the path to the Old Man
Looking back down on Rackwick Bay from the path…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 2
Passing the small Island of Hoy on route to the main island ,one gets a view of The Old Man and to its left the massive cliffs of St John's Head.
Passing the small Island of Hoy on route to the…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 2
ARRIVING AT THE TOWN OF SKAGNESS ON THE MAIN ORKNEY ISLAND
ARRIVING AT THE TOWN OF SKAGNESS ON THE MAIN O…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Paul Ross
 2
3 stakes with ancient stake and cairn in back. In Situ stakes that we brought in Summer 2024 to abseil to the water and swim to the route.
3 stakes with ancient stake and cairn in back.…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > N Gaulton Castle (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13)
by Sam Elander
 0
We spent two hours on the top. Didn't even realize there's a log...
We spent two hours on the top. Didn't even real…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Kevin Stewart
 0
An evening of relaxed contemplation before our climb. The Old Man pokes above on the left of the photo.
An evening of relaxed contemplation before our…
Europe > … > Orkney Islands.… > Old Man of Hoy (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Kevin Stewart
 0
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