16m.

Rockfax Description
The imposing chimney is climbed on (very) polished holds to reach the balcony and a stance. Often green. Escape right across the top of the chimney. A finish through the overhang above the ledge by a couple of weird moves on jugs is HS 4b. © Rockfax

FA. Fred Piggott et al early 1920s.

Ticklists

Stanage Routes BMC Graded List , Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Gritstone Climbs , 100 Stanage stars , Stanage 100 VD - VS , Stanage Starred VDiffs , Stanage Popular Greens , Stanage 'Difficults' , Easy Peak Chimneys

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Iain Thow 17 Mar, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Was probably a good route before it got so polished. THe direct finish is good.
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βeta: Was probably a good route before it got so polished. THe direct finish is good.
Dan_S 21 Jun, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: Very hard for a Vdiff! The route is unbelivably shiney!
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βeta: Very hard for a Vdiff! The route is unbelivably shiney!

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Grade: HVD 4a ***
(Stanage Popular)

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