The Rathlin Effect | E9 Trad climb at Fair Head

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First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2011/06/e8_action_at_fairhead_-_northern_ireland-62484

Second ascent.

...best pitch of climbing I've ever done. Ricky Bells amazing Rathlin Effect at Fairhead. 70 metres long. ...big pumpy moves lead up to the roof and gear before crux moves left lead to a Dyno (I fell here on first effort!) Left for an arete and an amazing layback to a rest foot hold where you can shakeout. This is around 35 metres up and I thought it E8 to here. A little above lies ten metres of arete climbing of sustained 6b where a fall will be really big. The last 20 metres gives stunning E6 6b/c face climbing.

References

[1] http://www.jamesmchaffie.com/caffs-blog/fairhead

[2] https://vimeo.com/386792141

[3] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMUoeDvt1io/

Third ascent.

One of the best routes anywhere!

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DPPpFxZCHaX/

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2025/10/rory_cummings_makes_the_third_ascent_of_the_rathlin_effect_e9_6c-74045