The mountain crags of
Lochnagar
and the
Creag an Dubh Loch
host superb, well protected granite slabs and cracks. Lower crags are available with the
Pass of Ballater
and
Burn o’ Vat
very nearby and offer excellent climbs with minimal walking required. In winter the climbing really comes into its own with Lochnagar offering challenging ice and winter routes that are world renowned. Two excellent websites full of all the different climbs can be found at
UKClimbing
and
UKScrambles.