14m.

Rockfax Description
Start on the left and climb the slab rightwards as for Monument Chimney Crack to enter the neat open groove. Bridge up this to the monument. A direct start is harder and less pleasant. © Rockfax

FA. Henry Bishop early 1910s.

Ticklists

Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Gritstone Climbs , Froggatt to Black Rocks (BMC) - The Grade List , Eastern Peak Grit 100 VD- VS , Peak Rock/2/ The Search For Difficulty Begins. , All trad climbs at Birchen Edge , Birchen Edge 1981 guide routes , Level 1 Peak Trad Routes , Graham Hoey’s Best Peak District Gritstone Routes for Beginners

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Connor Nunns 7 Dec, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Recommend avoiding for a while unless you want to be coated with cremated remains.
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βeta: Recommend avoiding for a while unless you want to be coated with cremated remains.
SouthernSteve 1 Aug, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: A very protectable and easy VD suitable for starting leading.
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βeta: A very protectable and easy VD suitable for starting leading.

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Fat Man's Chimney

Grade: D ***
(Black Rocks)

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