12m.

Rockfax Description
The enticing hand-jamming crack is a swine to enter from the left (steep) or right (a bit easier). Very pleasant above with a big bucket finish. © Rockfax

FA. Hugh Banner 1961.

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ROCKFAX Eastern Grit (2006): Top 500 , Burbage, Millstone and Beyond Routes Graded List , Eastern Grit Jamming , Northern Peak Grit 100 VD - VS , Peak Gritstone S-HVS **+ , Eastern Grit 2 star plus (HVS/VS/HS) , Magical mysterious and unusual beasts of rock & myth , Bamford Edge , The Gritlist , ROCKFAX Eastern Grit TOP 500: S and VS , Ultimate List of Peak District Crack Climbs , Eastern Grit 2015 - Top 500 VS , Climber's Club Jamfest List Meet , 2022 Rockfax Eastern Grit Graded List

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milanboez 10 Jul, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Start wasn't as hard as expected when I worked it out. Rest of the route was harder than expected! Pumpy.
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βeta: Start wasn't as hard as expected when I worked it out. Rest of the route was harder than expected! Pumpy.
mountainremedy 15 Aug, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: @jonl that’s all well and good if you can reach!
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βeta: @jonl that’s all well and good if you can reach!
Paul Tomo 4 Aug, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Once pass the hard start the rest is nice and easy and i would say the start is a easy 5bish. I like Randy's wall better.Paul Tomo
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βeta: Once pass the hard start the rest is nice and easy and i would say the start is a easy 5bish. I like Randy's wall better.Paul Tomo
Iain Thow 17 Mar, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Found the start desperate (& I like jammimg!)
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βeta: Found the start desperate (& I like jammimg!)
nate 12 Nov, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: No way this is 4c 5a/b (start) is fair. Again a good solo/problem with one move at the top to make you think...
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βeta: No way this is 4c 5a/b (start) is fair. Again a good solo/problem with one move at the top to make you think...
Nick Mitchell 5 Oct, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Nice little route. Start is 5a-ish, the rest is very enjoyable.
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βeta: Nice little route. Start is 5a-ish, the rest is very enjoyable.
jim jones 9 Sep, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Certainly not 5b, maybe 4c 5a at a push.
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βeta: Certainly not 5b, maybe 4c 5a at a push.
JonL 22 Aug, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Lovely route. No need to struggle; reach up to ledge to left of crack and heel-hook ledge to right of crack. Pull up and drop right knee - reach up again and difficulties over.
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βeta: Lovely route. No need to struggle; reach up to ledge to left of crack and heel-hook ledge to right of crack. Pull up and drop right knee - reach up again and difficulties over.
SteveM 9 May, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: The starting moves can be 5b, but it's only 5a with a direct approach.
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βeta: The starting moves can be 5b, but it's only 5a with a direct approach.
andybuckley 4 Dec, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Just did this one in the dark and cold with a knackered head-torch so suspect it wasn't 5b! A wonderful little route, though: marvellous jugginess after the start and good gear all the way.
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βeta: Just did this one in the dark and cold with a knackered head-torch so suspect it wasn't 5b! A wonderful little route, though: marvellous jugginess after the start and good gear all the way.

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Style of Ascent
Lead
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Route of Interest
Extinguisher Chimney

Grade: VS 4c ***
(Kinder Downfall)

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