10m.

Rockfax Description
The leaning crack has a useful pocket and is well named.
A technical gem where forward planning will help. © Rockfax

FA. John Gosling 1971.

Ticklists

ROCKFAX Eastern Grit (2006): Top 500 , Burbage, Millstone and Beyond Routes Graded List , 2022 Rockfax Eastern Grit Graded List , Eastern Grit E1s , Eastern Grit 2015 - Top 500 E1 , E1's

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WillMancini 17 Apr, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Definitely true to its name and a really enjoyable route, finally a 5C move that isn’t rocking over on a high foot. Thoroughly enjoyable. Easier climbing if you run out the top.
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βeta: Definitely true to its name and a really enjoyable route, finally a 5C move that isn’t rocking over on a high foot. Thoroughly enjoyable. Easier climbing if you run out the top.
Joe Costello 9 Jul, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: E1 5b. The name of the thing gives it away - gear is good and easy to place. I liked it a lot!
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βeta: E1 5b. The name of the thing gives it away - gear is good and easy to place. I liked it a lot!
Adam Lincoln 23 Feb, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: More of a boulder problem really. Not E3 thats for sure.
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βeta: More of a boulder problem really. Not E3 thats for sure.
Fiend 22 Feb, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: Ian Jones if you didn't manage to climb this as an E1 5c, maybe you should reevaluate your climbing or your understanding of the grading system. Does exactly what it says on the tin - short, sharp, safe, and yes especially well named. The moves are rather good throughout too, worth ** I think.
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βeta: Ian Jones if you didn't manage to climb this as an E1 5c, maybe you should reevaluate your climbing or your understanding of the grading system. Does exactly what it says on the tin - short, sharp, safe, and yes especially well named. The moves are rather good throughout too, worth ** I think.
fenclimb 12 Jan, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: E3? Maybe you got your hands wrong...
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βeta: E3? Maybe you got your hands wrong...
Alex Mason 15 May, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: great route seemed like safety net @ roaches bouldery start cruxy middle easyish crack at the top. its quite pumpy and hard to place higher gear but the climbing is great
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βeta: great route seemed like safety net @ roaches bouldery start cruxy middle easyish crack at the top. its quite pumpy and hard to place higher gear but the climbing is great

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High E2
Mid E2
Low E2
High E1
Mid E1
Low E1
High HVS
Mid HVS
Low HVS
Votes cast 90
High 6a
Mid 6a
Low 6a
High 5c
Mid 5c
Low 5c
High 5b
Mid 5b
Low 5b
Votes cast 88
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Soloed
Toproped
Bouldered
Not Set
Onsighted
Dogged
Flashed (β)
Repeated
DNF
Redpoint
Ground Up
Not Set
Route of Interest
Lime Street Direct

Grade: E1 5c ***
(Willersley Castle Rocks)

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