30m.
Rockfax Description
A fine route up the long flake/corner towards the right-hand side of the wall. Big cams help along the way or just attack the bold layback with gusto. © Rockfax
FA. Harry Smith, Hugh Banner 1961. Climbed free at a time when most were still using aid points on limestone..
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| Malc Dugdale | 27 Jun, 2022 |
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βeta: a lot of soil and vegetation at the start, but an enjoyable route after that! | βeta? | |
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βeta: a lot of soil and vegetation at the start, but an enjoyable route after that! |
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| migs493 | 26 Jun, 2022 |
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βeta: Lower part of the route is filthy with lots of soil on the holds. Needs a good brush!! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Lower part of the route is filthy with lots of soil on the holds. Needs a good brush!! |
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| Tom265 | 27 Apr, 2021 |
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βeta: There is a fixed rope a little further left to help get up to the start. Still have to inch along the edge, but better than the loose and muddy direct. | βeta? | |
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βeta: There is a fixed rope a little further left to help get up to the start. Still have to inch along the edge, but better than the loose and muddy direct. |
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| oliferney | 30 Oct, 2019 |
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βeta: Be aware the approach / scramble up to first belay ledge is a little tricky | βeta? | |
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βeta: Be aware the approach / scramble up to first belay ledge is a little tricky |
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| oliferney | 28 Oct, 2019 |
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βeta: Be aware the approach / scramble up to first belay ledge is a little tricky | βeta? | |
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βeta: Be aware the approach / scramble up to first belay ledge is a little tricky |
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| Tony Holdsworth | 19 Aug, 2019 |
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βeta: take gardening equipment | βeta? | |
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βeta: take gardening equipment |
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| Dave Mason | 13 Nov, 2002 |
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βeta: A good fun route. One of the easiest ways to get to the top of the tor. I found birds nesting at about 20m. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A good fun route. One of the easiest ways to get to the top of the tor. I found birds nesting at about 20m. |
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The Brain
Grade: VS 4c ***
(Curbar Edge)