Glen Nevis trad - boulder - free solo - DWS climbing
Glen Nevis trad - boulder - free solo - DWS climbing is a fast-paced tour of one of Scotland’s most iconic climbing venues, led by Dave MacLeod in a film made to celebrate the Polldubh corner of Glen Nevis. In just under fifteen minutes, it strings together classic lines and modern testpieces across trad, bouldering, free soloing and deep water soloing, capturing the character of the glen with a local’s eye for what makes the place special. What makes it unmissable is the range and intensity: calm movement on exposed ridges, bold soloing, steep roofs, technical arêtes, and the committing splashdown mindset of DWS, all anchored by named climbs and standout ascents from MacLeod and Anna Wells. It’s part showcase, part love letter—an edit that delivers scenery, craft, and genuine consequence, perfect for anyone who wants a concentrated hit of Scottish rock and the unique mix of adventure and precision that defines Glen Nevis.
Dave MacLeod · 14:39
Glen Nevis is my favourite place in the world for climbing. This is a film I made for the Nevis Landscape Partnership showing off some of the classic boulders, trad routes, free solos and deep water solos. This film focuses just on the Polldubh part of the glen. At some point I'll need to make a film showing off the climbing up around Steall further up the Glen. The Nevis Landscape Partnership look after Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis and do brilliant work. Do check out their channel and if you can, make a donation to help fund all the projects they do in the area. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtoR9lDe9YB_q_k9Skj65Lw https://www.nevislandscape.co.uk/support/Give/ The climbs featured are: Pinnacle Ridge, Severe (free solo by Anna Wells) Tear, Hard Severe (free solo by Anna Wells) The Gutter (free solo by Anna Wells) Whipsplash S1 (First ascent DWS by Anna Wells) Black Friday E5 6a (Anna Wells) Deep Breath Arete V5 (by Kevin Woods) Deep Breath V11 (by Dave MacLeod) McTavish V8 (by Dave MacLeod) Bad Life Choices E7 6b (free solo by Dave MacLeod) Pagan Uillean V6 (by Kevin Woods) Under The Hat V9 (by Kevin Woods) Auto Roof Low V4 (by Jamie Johnston) Sky Pilot E5 6b (free solo by Dave MacLeod)