East Face Route | E1 Trad climb at Old Man of Hoy

United Kingdom / Scotland / Stromness

Quick Info

Grade E1
Type Trad climb
Crag Old Man of Hoy
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Chris Bonington, Tom Patey, Rusty Baillie (18th Jul 1966)
Recorded repeats 3

Quick Info

Grade E1
Type Trad climb
Crag Old Man of Hoy
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Chris Bonington, Tom Patey, Rusty Baillie (18th Jul 1966)
Recorded repeats 3
Contributors
27 contributions since 20th July 2023.

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Ascents

6 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Chris Bonington Alternate Leads | onsight 18th Jul 1966
First ascent. With Tom Patey and Rusty Baillie.
Tom Patey Alternate Leads | onsight 18th Jul 1966
First ascent. With Chris Bonington and Rusty Baillie.
Rusty Baillie Alternate Leads | onsight 18th Jul 1966
First ascent. With Tom Patey and Chris Bonington.

50 years after the first ascent, and aged a remarkable 80 years old!

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXRyk5xX6aE