Restricted Access
There is a loose flake on pitch 6 of Giant's Crawl near the belay - extreme care is needed.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrines have been known to nest on the upper section of B Buttress, above Giants Crawl as well as C Buttress. The last time the birds were known to nest was 2014, but if visiting the crag early in the season please be aware that they could return and report to the BMC if birds are seen nesting.
Rockfax Description
Similar to Arete, Chimney and Crack with the addition of an extremely exposed finish. Start below grassy ledges right of the arete of Arete, Chimney and Crack.
1) 24m. Move up to gain a left-trending line that leads up to meet the final crack on pitch one of Arete, Chimney and Crack. Take the crack to a stance and belay.
2) 11m. Pitch 2 of Arete, Chimney and Crack.
3) 20m. Pitch 3 of Arete, Chimney and Crack.
4) 19m. Traverse right, past an exposed ledge and corner-line to a grass ledge and belay below a right-leading ramp.
5) 12m. Climb the ramp and move round to a ledge on blocks. Move up a corner to a ledge and belay.
6) 12m. Move up leftwards to a slab and follow this right to easier ground. Scrambling remains to the top of the buttress. © Rockfax
Ticklists
Connoisseur's Classic Rock , Dow's Classic Non-Extremes , Lakeland's Best Multi-pitch Routes up to HVS , Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Climbs The Lake District
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Treasure
Grade: S ***
(Harrison Stickle)