Climbing on A'Chir, Isle of Arran

Join us for a day's multipitch climbing on A'Chir, Isle of Arran.  This summit offers one of the best ridge traverses in the UK and a number of fine multipitch climbs, for instance:

A'Chir ridge traverse (1.5 km moderate)

Mosque (220m, 7 pitches, VS 4c)

Pagoda ridge (225m, 8 pitches, severe)

https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=279

The routes are relatively long multipitch climbs.  For this reason, the event is only open to people who already have experience of outdoor climbing.  Please read the participation statement before signing up, and message the event leader if you are unsure if you have suitable experience.  The crag is 6 km walk from the meeting point so bring everything you need for a full day out in the mountains - this is also the reason for the early start.

The day's itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather; if it is wet we may decide to go for a hike or visit a distillery or cheese shop instead depending on what people prefer.  Also, the number of attendees we can cater for on the event may vary depending on the availability of leaders.  The event leader will keep everyone registered up to date with any changes of plan.

Some of us are going to make a long weekend of it, climbing on friday and saturday as well and staying at the cheap but basic campsite in Glen Rosa.  The main ferry to the Isle of Arran sails to Brodick from Ardrossan, where it connects with regular trains from Glasgow.  You can book at https://www.calmac.co.uk/ 

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Participation statement

As a BMC Affiliate member, Outdoorlads draws your attention to the fact that climbing is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death. You should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for your own actions and involvement.

Please note that every person participating should be aware of (and accept) that those members perceived as ‘in charge’ or leading the event are not necessarily qualified, do not need to be qualified, and are not regarded by OutdoorLads, or themselves as ‘technical experts’ but are amateur climbers with some experience and who are happy to impart their knowledge.  Any advice given should be considered with this in mind by the recipient.