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Climbing & bouldering crags · Scottish Highlands

Above the Block

In or near Kinlochleven.

Above the Block — a climbing crag in scotland highlands.

The C1162 running up Glen Nevis - geograph.org.uk - 6665004

Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Fort William · 7.2 km

About

Above the Block is a climbing crag located in scotland highlands, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.

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Place summary

Above the Block is a climbing crag located in the Scottish Highlands. It offers a variety of routes suited for climbers of different skill levels. The crag's dramatic natural features provide a challenging environment, making it a notable spot for climbing enthusiasts. Visitors can expect stunning views of the surrounding highland landscape while engaging in their climbing activities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
56.7745, -5.0218
District
Highland
Postcode
PH33 6FT
Parliamentary constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Nearest railway station
Fort William7.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Above the Block

Places to stay

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Hostels · Scottish Highlands

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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Glen Nevis Self-Catering Park

Glen Nevis Self-Catering Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park

Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.

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Places to eat & drink

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Clachaig Inn

Clachaig Inn in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Above the Block?
Above the Block is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6FT).
What is Above the Block?
Above the Block — a climbing crag in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Above the Block?
The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6FT.
How do I get to Above the Block?
The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6FT.