16m.

Rockfax Description
16m. Arguably the best VS in the quarry. Take a good supply of big stuff. Climb steeply to the first ledge then step right and climb to a spike at the start of a hand-traverse. Follow this left to gain the exit cracks. A more direct start up the steep crack just right is a strenuous 5a. © Rockfax

Ticklists

100 More Classic British VS Climbs , Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Gritstone Climbs , The 3 star way to yorkshire gritstone's heaven , Rockfax Northern England Top 50 , The best the UK has to offer for mere mortals (apart from the lakes cos its always wet) , The All New 3 Star Way to Yorkshire Gritstone Heaven. , 2018 Goals , Rockfax Top 50 - Northern England , 100 Best Routes on Grit , ROCKFAX TOP 50s upto e3

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keepguessing 4 May, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: I thought distinctly average
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βeta: I thought distinctly average
OLGrady 6 Jul, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: There is currently a group of nesting pigeons in the final crack. At least two young ones so not sure how long they'll be there for.
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βeta: There is currently a group of nesting pigeons in the final crack. At least two young ones so not sure how long they'll be there for.
Peter271263 9 Jun, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Great route; moves, holds & gear.
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βeta: Great route; moves, holds & gear.
angleseykayaker 27 Aug, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: You need lots of BIG gear... I had a number 11 hex, a monster cam, and still didn't feel protected. True classic though, absolutely amazing route
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βeta: You need lots of BIG gear... I had a number 11 hex, a monster cam, and still didn't feel protected. True classic though, absolutely amazing route

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High HVS
Mid HVS
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High VS
Mid VS
Low VS
High HS
Mid HS
Low HS
Votes cast 93
High 5a
Mid 5a
Low 5a
High 4c
Mid 4c
Low 4c
High 4b
Mid 4b
Low 4b
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Votes cast 92
Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
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Not Set
Onsighted
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Dogged
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DNF
Ground Up
Not Set
Route of Interest
Illegitimate Crack

Grade: VS 4c ***
(Ilkley (Rocky Valley))

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