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Basalt crack climbing on the beach
Urðaviti
- Grade context: US
Summary
Description
Basalt cliffline capped by scoria from the eruptions on Hiemæy island in the westman islands.
Approach
Take ferry to Vestmannaeyjar and drive or walk north of town along road through lava debris out toward the landfill and urðaviti lighthouse. Park in the pullout near the lighthouse and access the gully nearest the lighthouse where theres a break in the cliff band possible to scramble down to beach via broken tables and blocks of scoria which transition into basalt cracks and overhangs. Pay close attention to the tides
Where to stay
Stay in town. Camping and accomodation is available on the other side of Heimæy
Ethic
All routes traditionally protected with natural anchors built and removed on top. No bolting for proximity to the sea for corrosion. Exc: titanium. Scoria blocks above are easily slung.
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