Rockfax Description
One of Buttermere's most popular routes; but no pushover. Start from a ledge reached by an easy scramble. Traverse right above the overhang and climb the difficult central crack-line that eases towards the top. A fine combination is to move right to join Close Shave after the initial difficult crack on Samson at E1 5b. © Rockfax

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Nuts of Legends , Lakes HVS , Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Climbs The Lake District , Cumbria for the Recreational User

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MeMeMe 18 Jul, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: This was horribly awkward and pretty unpleasant.
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High E2
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High 5c
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Style of Ascent
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Followed
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Route of Interest
Mithrandir

Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Neckband Crag)

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