15m. Brilliant climbing up the slabby wall on the right of the East Bay - as good as short outcrop routes get. Plenty of gear and some good rests, but scarcely any moves below 5b! High in the grade. Often wet.

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Central Belt - Local Classics , Progression , Ultimate Scottish Trad Ticklist E1 to E5 , Lowland Outcrops *** (Trad and Sport)

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Angus Davidson 10 Dec, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Ripped a crimp rail off about 5 metres before the top. Hold is not necessary and doesn't change the grade.
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βeta: Ripped a crimp rail off about 5 metres before the top. Hold is not necessary and doesn't change the grade.

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High E3
Mid E3
Low E3
High E2
Mid E2
Low E2
High E1
Mid E1
Low E1
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High 6a
Mid 6a
Low 6a
High 5c
Mid 5c
Low 5c
High 5b
Mid 5b
Low 5b
Votes cast 35
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
Not Set
Onsighted
Dogged
Repeated
Redpoint
Ground Up
DNF
Flashed (β)
Not Set
Route of Interest
Shear Fear

Grade: E2 5c ***
(Ratho Quarry)

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