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Avoid the crag after rain - the porous rock absorbs water causing holds to become brittle. The top tier bouldering normally dries fastest and is exposed to any wind going.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 30 June

Reason: Nesting Birds

Peregrines nest left of Clashhooks Gully as you look in, please avoid all routes on Upper & Lower Central Buttresses during this period. Raven have also been sighted around the route 'The Notch' - climbers are advised to avoid this area if the birds are in residence. 

Peregrine chicks were confirmed in 2022, 2023 was less clear and we're checking the situation for 2024. The site is actively monitored by local bird groups, please avoid until the agreed date of 30 June and possibly longer to give chicks chance to fledge. Peregrines are a protected species covered by criminal law.

14m.

Rockfax Description
The black, bulging crack in the arete is approached easily and then gives a good pumpy battle with friendly protection. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
E1 5c and not at all pumpy, one stiff and slightly technical pull into the crack then steady VS jamming. Well worth the effort.

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Andy Hyslop 28 May, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Over graded. More like E1 5b.
βeta?
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βeta: Over graded. More like E1 5b.

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Style of Ascent
Lead
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Redpoint
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Route of Interest
The Anvil Intergrale

Grade: E1 5b ***
(Helsby)

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