It has been a fabulous week of unseasonably warm weather, friends of mine have been running away from the mountains and heading to the shelter and warmth of Reiff. These Torridonian sandstone cliffs have some of the best sea cliff climbing in Scotland. With temperatures into double figures it was a clear choice.

My week started out on Monday with a bit of a photography and soloing mission down in the pinnacle area. With the aim of climbing as many of the easier routes as possible. I was pleasantly surprised to bump into friends in the car park, so we spent the day together lapping up the sun and feeling blessed with hot rock.

Pinnacle area, Reiff

Stuart and Jeanie on Mac’s route

Stuart high on Hy brasil

Tuesday

It was no wonder I found myself surrounded by friend and fellow climbers heading out across the bog to the far end of Rubha na Coigich. With spaced out rockers wall being damp we headed to Seal song area and minch wall.  Which provided us shelter from the sea breeze and gave us a sun trap to enjoy.

Mark belaying Karen on Elastic Collision

Matt climbing razor back in the evening light

Busy at seal song

Wednesday dawned another blue bird day and we returned to Minch wall, lucky as I managed to leave my guidebook out there over night. We climbed more grippy grippy sandstone which shone golden in the light. Piglet wall was explored, which definitely packs a punch for such short routes. Walking out in the evening light and witnessing the sun setting behind the Isle of Harris was a brilliant way to finish the day.

Watching the crabs

Platform at Minch wall

Kiera crag dog

Liam and Emma on Vision of blue

Harris from Minch wall

Thursday and a trip to Ardmair for a change of pace. A climb on the classic Acrimonious Acrobat and I was remembering why we nicknamed it Hardmare. The steep sandstone crag feels tough with hidden jugs and surprise slopers, luckily the gear is generally very good. With a fantastic view over isle martin and out to the summer isles it is possibly one of the best views from a crag in Scotland.

Liam on Gravities rainbow

Rory on Shaker Loops

Emma trying to have lunch

Liam on Town without pity

Friday and what better way to finish a week full on sunshine than back where I started the week. With a return to the Pinnacle area and ascents of Yellow dogs and A walk across the rooftops. As well as the almost mediatory solo of moonjelly.

Here’s to a good start to the season! Lets hope it is a sign of good things to come.

Tim seconding westering home

Liam soloing in Pinnacle area

Liam on A walk across the rooftops

Sunset Pinnacle area