2 pitches.

Rockfax Description
60m. An excellent climb up the impressive corner low in the grade. Start below the corner.
1. 40m 4b Go up to below the roof blocking the corner. Cross the roof and climb the corner to a ledge.
2. 20m Climb up the corner to a platform.
Go left and descend 5m to reach the Savage Slit abseil point.
FA T.W.Patey, R.Ford, M.Stewart, 17 May 1964 © Rockfax

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CameronDuff14 22 May, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Multiple clusters of ab tat in situ at top of route May 2023
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βeta: Multiple clusters of ab tat in situ at top of route May 2023
robert7249 9 Jul, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Fantastic route, much better than savage slit
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βeta: Fantastic route, much better than savage slit
SamP88 5 Jul, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: I'd agree with VS grade. It's sustained in difficulty. The crux after the first belay climbing the block is 4c no?
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βeta: I'd agree with VS grade. It's sustained in difficulty. The crux after the first belay climbing the block is 4c no?

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Grade: VS 4c ***
(Huntly's Cave)

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