Feb 9, 2021 · The Dubh Slabs (and the ridge that follows on from them – together usually referred to as the Dubh Ridge or just ‘the Dubhs’) are officially classified as a moderate climbing route – a sort of middle ground between grade 3 scrambling and ‘proper’ rock climbing.

Mar 20, 2025 · Start at the lowest point of the ridge close to edge of Loch Coruisk. The main route is the Dubh Slabs (about 2.5km long) moderate. The main route ends on Sgurr Dubh Beag -20 m abseil. Alternatives are possible to avoid the abseil.

Aug 24, 2020 · With acres of perfect slabs in a stunning island location, the Dubh Ridge isn't only one of the longest rock climbs in the UK, but also has to be among the most enjoyable at any grade. Dan...

Situated in the wilds of Loch Courisk on the far side of the Skye Ridge, this amazing outing is claimed to be one of the longest routes in the UK boasting nearly 1 km of climbing. It has a boat ride, unrivaled wilderness and some of the finest friction slab climbing anywhere.

Jul 26, 2023 · The Dubh Slabs are an iconic feature on the east side of Sgurr Dubh Mor. They form the east ridge of its little brother Sgurr Dubh Beag and descend right to the shores of Loch Coruisk — a kilometre of continuous slanting gabbro ranging in gradient from 30° to 50°.

Jun 3, 2014 · The main climbing areas are the Central Slabs and the Central Gully Wall, although there are excellent climbs on the Broad Terrace Wall. Eagles Rock is also part of this area and faces the Dubh Loch looking south.

Dec 7, 2023 · Dubh slabs on the Cuillin Ridge has to be one of the best mountaineering route in the UK

Sep 2, 2010 · The Dubh Ridge rises from the western shore of Loch Coruisk and stretches west over the three tops of Sgurr Dubh Beag (Little Black Peak), Sgurr Dubh Mor (Great Black Peak) and Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn (Black Peak of the Two Tops).

Sign the Climber's Log! An ultra classic mini alpine climb. It combines ice, rock and snow, all at a moderate grade and high quality. Several waterfall ice pitches, WI3, lead to snow gullies and rock bands, 5.7 with many options higher up to add more rock pitches of varying difficulties. With snow fall, the rock section can be quite challenging.

One of Scotland's biggest and finest 'roadside' crags. South facing and quick drying, although weeping in places. Generally the rock is sound but sometimes blocky. The schist with horizontal strata offers some wonderfully steep routes on big holds.