The Magna Strata | 8B+ Boulder problem in Torridon

United Kingdom / Scotland / Highland Council / Achnasheen
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Quick Info

Grade 8B+
Type Boulder problem
Crag Torridon
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Dan Varian (Feb 2023)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade 8B+
Type Boulder problem
Crag Torridon
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Dan Varian (Feb 2023)
Recorded repeats 0
Slab.
Contributors
1 contribution since 26th February 2023.
1 contribution since 30th July 2025.
1 contribution since 9th February 2026.

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Ascents

1 successful ascent recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

The sequence now is crazy, I have to side crab and lower my hips, then grab a half a 5p pebble and get in balance to bump my rh across the slot into more of a crimp, then I can lock up to a higher pebble and whip over for a hold on the top. [1]

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31921.msg674071.html#msg674071

[2] Photos from a prior session, around Jan 2019 https://www.flickr.com/photos/ann-nigel/52728372113/in/datetaken-public/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/ann-nigel/52727369447/in/datetaken-public/

[3] https://scottishbloc.com/2023/03/09/news-the-magna-strata/

[4] Interview with Xa White for UKClimbing.com, March 2023 https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/dan_varian_on_the_magna_strata_8b+-15091