18m.

Rockfax Description
Climb the wide crack then trend left to a ledge. From here, climb right and then left again following the best holds to an airy and bold finish up the final section. © Rockfax

FA. Bowden Black 1945.

Ticklists

Western Peak Grit 100 VD - VS , ROCKFAX Western Grit Grade List , 100 Western Grit Stars

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Iain Thow 19 Mar, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: The top is hard for VS. Although the pro is close You'd hit the ledge if you fell off.
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βeta: The top is hard for VS. Although the pro is close You'd hit the ledge if you fell off.
Si dH 16 Oct, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Very good, top-end VS Id say for being steep, not a place to hang around and quite bold at the top. Easy lower down though yes.
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βeta: Very good, top-end VS Id say for being steep, not a place to hang around and quite bold at the top. Easy lower down though yes.
Mike Hall 19 Jul, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Agreed was scary and poorly protected at top, but really enjoyed top bit. good route reckon top end VS
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βeta: Agreed was scary and poorly protected at top, but really enjoyed top bit. good route reckon top end VS
FedUp 19 Sep, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: Scary and poorly protected at the top. HVS 4c I reckon
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βeta: Scary and poorly protected at the top. HVS 4c I reckon

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Lead
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Route of Interest
Central Climb

Grade: VS 4c ***
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