Restricted Access
There is a loose flake on pitch 6 of Giant's Crawl near the belay - extreme care is needed.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrines have been known to nest on the upper section of B Buttress, above Giants Crawl as well as C Buttress. The last time the birds were known to nest was 2014, but if visiting the crag early in the season please be aware that they could return and report to the BMC if birds are seen nesting.
Rockfax Description
A long and classic route with some great climbing and exposure, but also a number of vegetated sections. Start below the arete on the left edge of the buttress.
1) 22m. Climb the arete and face to a crack that leads to a ledge and belay.
2) 11m. Move up a grassy groove rightwards to a small shallow cave and belay.
3) 20m. Move up rightwards under overhangs then make a short traverse to a chimney. Climb up over a large chockstone to a stance and belay.
4) 15m. Traverse right, past an exposed ledge, until below a corner (this is a few metres before a grass ledge).
5) 24m. Follow the long corner to easier ground and belays. Scrambling remains to gain the top of the buttress. © Rockfax
Ticklists
Dow's Classic Non-Extremes , Lakeland's Best Multi-pitch Routes up to HVS , The Long Routes , Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Climbs The Lake District , Mountain Rock , Turbo-Punter's Tradification , Gwen Moffat: Space Below My Feet
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Kennel Wall
Grade: S 4a ***
(Gouther Crags)