25m.

Rockfax Description
Tucked away high above the traffic on the extreme left of the Unknown Wall is this exciting and very exposed pitch. Approach via a vegetated path that rises up leftwards under the wall from the base of the face. Follow the path for 100m to a final steep step which ends at a good vegetated ledge and small tree belay on the right, with a cave 5m above and right. Move up a small rib to a spike at its top and step right to a ledge beneath the left side of the overhung cave. Climb very steeply through the overhang on loose looking, but good solid holds to a small tree. Move up to a peg and then follow thin cracks to the top. © Rockfax

M Putnam, P Hicks, P Todd 16/Oct/1972.

Ticklists

Rockfax SW select - Avon gorge routes , West Country Climbs , George's Evening Gorge Ticklist , CC GUIDE (2016): Avon Gorge - 1-3 Star Classic & Hard Rock , 2020/21 Trips , Avon HVS challenge , 2022 Avon Gorge VS - E1

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Mthr 19 May, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Cleared the belay ledge (tree + micro wire belay, could do with a peg) and the route. Slightly sketchy approach but well worth seeking out!
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βeta: Cleared the belay ledge (tree + micro wire belay, could do with a peg) and the route. Slightly sketchy approach but well worth seeking out!
PaulJepson 19 Sep, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Couldn\'t find any bolt to ab off but the two stakes are there. One is solid, the other is very wobbly, so make sure you equalise them properly.
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βeta: Couldn't find any bolt to ab off but the two stakes are there. One is solid, the other is very wobbly, so make sure you equalise them properly.

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Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Avon Gorge (Main Area))

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