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There is a loose flake on pitch 6 of Giant's Crawl near the belay - extreme care is needed.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrines have been known to nest on the upper section of B Buttress, above Giants Crawl as well as C Buttress. The last time the birds were known to nest was 2014, but if visiting the crag early in the season please be aware that they could return and report to the BMC if birds are seen nesting.
Rockfax Description
A well-positioned climb that has a serious initial wall. Start down and right of the perched block, below a small overlap and narrow groove.
1) 5c, 30m. From the overlap, make a bold move up and right to gain the wall just right of the groove. Further serious moves lead to a horizontal break. Traverse right and take the excellent crack and wall to the belay at the top of the first pitch of Leopard's Crawl.
2) 4c, 20m. Pitch 2 of Leopard's Crawl. © Rockfax
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| robmatheson | 18 Apr, 2022 |
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βeta: 50 years ago, to the day, I did the first ascent with my Dad, Murdoch. Cold and very damp conditions added to the spice today so it felt E2 ! Climbed the original way by traversing out low down with the good rock 3 in the horizontal slot above you -- eliminates the "serious"feeling !? Great pitch by combining both, but I'm biased ! Thanks to Craig for patient filming. | βeta? | |
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βeta: 50 years ago, to the day, I did the first ascent with my Dad, Murdoch. Cold and very damp conditions added to the spice today so it felt E2 ! Climbed the original way by traversing out low down with the good rock 3 in the horizontal slot above you -- eliminates the "serious"feeling !? Great pitch by combining both, but I'm biased ! Thanks to Craig for patient filming. |
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| GPN | 22 Jun, 2019 |
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βeta: Unlike most, I think this is E1. There’s a good micro cam and wire up and left to protect the traverse right. Good gear after that. Typically the line in the wired select guide is in the wrong place (and they’ve removed most of the description!). | ||
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Show beta
βeta: Unlike most, I think this is E1. There’s a good micro cam and wire up and left to protect the traverse right. Good gear after that. Typically the line in the wired select guide is in the wrong place (and they’ve removed most of the description!). |
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Astra
Grade: E2 5c ***
(Pavey Ark)