Conagleann, Monadliath, Rock climbing 20 May 2010

Visited the Conagleann above Loch Mor on the south side of Loch Ness with Mark Philips.
A nice setting and some very interesting climbing on good granite although with rather dirty finishes. The steep lower wall contrasts with the slabs above which have poor holds and protection and a lot of lichen. Classic of the crag is The Raven, above and below, VS 4c.


Also climbed Toad Arete, VS 4c, here Mark is leaving the first belay, and seconded an E1 5b the name of which escapes me taking the blunt arete between the last two routes.

The first moves on the The Raven.


Looking for grip on the upper slabs. Also led Black Slab a 50m, VD, climb on the slabs to the right of The Raven. A very fine pitch on immaculate rock with well spaced protection for the nervous!