18m.

Rockfax Description
The central line on the wall is high in the grade; short climbers with fat fingers may want to claim an E3. Climb to the base of the steeper rock (wires to the right) and sprint up a flake to a deep slot. Step left and climb the thin crack to a hole which takes a big nut. A couple of powerful pulls gain the top. © Rockfax

FA. Geoff Birtles 1975.

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steveb2006 30 Jul, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: For all those that complain about the difficult finger jamming up the thin crack, I find it's easier to undercut it and reach up high on R for a flat hold. From there can reach L to triangular pod.
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βeta: For all those that complain about the difficult finger jamming up the thin crack, I find it's easier to undercut it and reach up high on R for a flat hold. From there can reach L to triangular pod.
PaulTanton 30 Sep, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Quite easy for us lanky types ????
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βeta: Quite easy for us lanky types ????
J_Climbs 6 Sep, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Beware the bat in the big hold near the top.
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βeta: Beware the bat in the big hold near the top.
Jemima Churchhouse 19 Aug, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: My beta for next time: Slab is a bit trickier than it looks, put gear in lower if possible. Peg, sprint up to slightly mediocre holds, lean out right to slot (red cam). Up the crack, big nut in the triangular hole. Took grey, but would probably take any. Left hand out to the pinch/ crimp, layback off that, step right foot through to hold. Don\'t touch the crappy left hand hold - go straight to the rail. Then, deep breath, and jump!
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βeta: My beta for next time: Slab is a bit trickier than it looks, put gear in lower if possible. Peg, sprint up to slightly mediocre holds, lean out right to slot (red cam). Up the crack, big nut in the triangular hole. Took grey, but would probably take any. Left hand out to the pinch/ crimp, layback off that, step right foot through to hold. Don't touch the crappy left hand hold - go straight to the rail. Then, deep breath, and jump!
ksjs 12 Aug, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: glad to hear that im not the only one to dyno for that edge (i think even if i could climb it in more controlled style id opt for the dyno - especially exciting after the pumpy crack). found it quite bold though not difficult lower down. a brilliant route, with some great moves throughout.
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βeta: glad to hear that im not the only one to dyno for that edge (i think even if i could climb it in more controlled style id opt for the dyno - especially exciting after the pumpy crack). found it quite bold though not difficult lower down. a brilliant route, with some great moves throughout.
Martin Cleaver 16 Apr, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: amazing climb. tpo jug provides a huge smile after pumpy moves after the crack. woerth all threee stars
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βeta: amazing climb. tpo jug provides a huge smile after pumpy moves after the crack. woerth all threee stars
shane ohly 2 Jun, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: come on Matt, its the other way round. Billy Wizz E2 and Boulevard E3!
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βeta: come on Matt, its the other way round. Billy Wizz E2 and Boulevard E3!
MattH 2 Jun, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: Billy Whizz = E3 Boulevard = E2 No argument. Both fantastic routes. Just a shame the headwall doesn't start off vertical at the lake...
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βeta: Billy Whizz = E3 Boulevard = E2 No argument. Both fantastic routes. Just a shame the headwall doesn't start off vertical at the lake...
UKB Shark 23 Nov, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: I have led Billy Whizz and Boulevard a couple of times and this weekend followed Billy Whizz then top roped Boulevard in quick succession. I thought the climbing was similarly hard on both. As they are both well protected from good shakeouts and Boulevard is rated as hard for E3 (even given E4 in one guide) this must put Billy Whizz squarely in the E3 camp - especially so for the short.
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βeta: I have led Billy Whizz and Boulevard a couple of times and this weekend followed Billy Whizz then top roped Boulevard in quick succession. I thought the climbing was similarly hard on both. As they are both well protected from good shakeouts and Boulevard is rated as hard for E3 (even given E4 in one guide) this must put Billy Whizz squarely in the E3 camp - especially so for the short.
drcorbasisgod 7 Oct, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Did anyone else find the final 'reach' a bit more like a dyno?
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βeta: Did anyone else find the final 'reach' a bit more like a dyno?
Ropeboy 17 Jun, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: I think this is E3 for the on-sight, the gear is good but it is very pumpy and the E grade represents the effort for a flash. Feels much easier once you know the moves.
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βeta: I think this is E3 for the on-sight, the gear is good but it is very pumpy and the E grade represents the effort for a flash. Feels much easier once you know the moves.
bigphil 26 Jul, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: A great, technical, sustained route with solid protection. Definately E2, never E3.
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βeta: A great, technical, sustained route with solid protection. Definately E2, never E3.
Justin Shiels 24 Apr, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Nice photo but pity you cant see Billy Whizz on it!
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βeta: Nice photo but pity you cant see Billy Whizz on it!
Justin Shiels 24 Apr, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Top diagonal crack can be damp but even if not it must be E3. Certainly harder than Boulevard.
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βeta: Top diagonal crack can be damp but even if not it must be E3. Certainly harder than Boulevard.
Nick Smith - Climbers 24 Apr, 2002 Show βeta
βeta: Pumpy, pumpy, pumpy! The thin crack is desperately hard work, with the crux move getting to the second of the the small edges above. Fabulous :-)
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βeta: Pumpy, pumpy, pumpy! The thin crack is desperately hard work, with the crux move getting to the second of the the small edges above. Fabulous :-)

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