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Dates: 1 February to 31 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

There is a nest pair of Coughs 2m right of the Grip, please stay clear of this area until the chicks have fledged. 

25m.

Rockfax Description
A pleasant climb with ample holds and gear. Start below the central corner and climb it to below the large roof. Follow the line out left around a block and into a crack/groove. At the bulge, large holds allow you to move out left in a great position to the finishing crack. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
Start below the central corner, and climb up to the big roof. Step left, around a block, to a groov and climb it to a bulge. Swing left on huge holds, to finish up a crack in the wall above

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RoryHebel 4 Mar Show βeta
βeta: A mighty fine route, twas an absolute pleasure to second just as the sun was setting.
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βeta: A mighty fine route, twas an absolute pleasure to second just as the sun was setting.
Salvo1 7 Jul, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: So didn’t look all that from below meaning it looked not particularly good but boyee this is a beauty. It’s all there & you in a fantastic position as you step of the niche left & up the vertical face. Loved it, nicely lead by Andy B
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βeta: So didn’t look all that from below meaning it looked not particularly good but boyee this is a beauty. It’s all there & you in a fantastic position as you step of the niche left & up the vertical face. Loved it, nicely lead by Andy B
liamhughes1981 19 May, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: The block that you hang off around the crux feels loose.
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βeta: The block that you hang off around the crux feels loose.
Butty 6 Dec, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Great route steep but with good holds all the way.
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βeta: Great route steep but with good holds all the way.

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Style of Ascent
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Grade: VS 4c ***
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