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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.

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Rockfax Description
Contrasting styles of climbing combine to make up this exceptional route. Start at a conspicuous right-leading ramp.

1) 4c, 16m. Climb the technical ramp rightwards to a belay at the base of a large corner. Not a pitch to be rushed!
2) 4b, 12m. Climb flakes in the wall right of the corner, then move left to a stance and belay below the upper corner.
3) 4c, 25m. Layback the corner-crack to some small ledges below where the corner starts to overhang. Move right and climb slabby rock to the top. © Rockfax

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Matt Schwarz 9 Aug, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Larger gear (be 3 and maybe 4) useful on 3rd pitch
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βeta: Larger gear (be 3 and maybe 4) useful on 3rd pitch
LCWatson 12 Jul, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: There is a loose block just at the top of the second pitch. It is cunningly disguised as awesome hold.
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βeta: There is a loose block just at the top of the second pitch. It is cunningly disguised as awesome hold.

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Lake District Climbs Cover
Lake District Climbs (2019)
Rockfax
By Mark Glaister
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Haste Not ('cos it gets scary round the corner...)
Haste Not

Grade: VS 4c ***
(White Ghyll)

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