16m.

Rockfax Description
The original classic here. Climb either side of the left-hand jammed block, then continue direct for 6m until a ledge on the left can be reached. Move left to finish up the arete. © Rockfax

FA. Fergus Graham 1922.

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stickman 14 Oct, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Don’t have belay device on the rear centre gear loop!
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βeta: Don’t have belay device on the rear centre gear loop!
milanboez 20 Jun, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: lovely route with a comical start, but VS 4c??? More like S 4a and even then I'm not sure which bit would be 4a.
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βeta: lovely route with a comical start, but VS 4c??? More like S 4a and even then I'm not sure which bit would be 4a.
Capricorn One 30 Aug, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: BMC guide switches the start for this with the start for The Scoop. Both appear to be about the same difficulty.
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βeta: BMC guide switches the start for this with the start for The Scoop. Both appear to be about the same difficulty.
THE.WALRUS 15 Jul, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: The start feels outrageous - ended-up on my back, propelling myself along the shelf by pushing my feet against a block. Apparently, this is the correct procedure. The rest of the climb is pretty reasonable. You won't regret saving a big cam to protect the final couple of meters.
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βeta: The start feels outrageous - ended-up on my back, propelling myself along the shelf by pushing my feet against a block. Apparently, this is the correct procedure. The rest of the climb is pretty reasonable. You won't regret saving a big cam to protect the final couple of meters.
MorganMcGlade 2 Apr, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: no gear on last 2m. but super bomber hand on top hold.
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βeta: no gear on last 2m. but super bomber hand on top hold.
Iain Thow 3 Apr, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: OK the start is hard, but above that it's only severe. If Verandah Buttress is only severe, then this certainly isn't VS
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βeta: OK the start is hard, but above that it's only severe. If Verandah Buttress is only severe, then this certainly isn't VS
CurlyStevo 27 Sep, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: The left hand start can be done in numerous ways. I hooked a right leg over the tip of the block and then used my feet for friction to shuffle up. My mate just simply shuffled slowly up with both feet down left. 4b seems about right and with reasonable gear so HS. Easy HS above.
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βeta: The left hand start can be done in numerous ways. I hooked a right leg over the tip of the block and then used my feet for friction to shuffle up. My mate just simply shuffled slowly up with both feet down left. 4b seems about right and with reasonable gear so HS. Easy HS above.
shaun walby 15 Nov, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: First attempt couldn,t do the top, went too far left. Gaining the final jug up the arete was a bit reachy been a short ass so that was the crux for me, the start is only a bit tricky and can be well protected. Dont be fooled by looking up at this climb (i was) it looks like a jug fest it isnt... a very good VS4b
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βeta: First attempt couldn,t do the top, went too far left. Gaining the final jug up the arete was a bit reachy been a short ass so that was the crux for me, the start is only a bit tricky and can be well protected. Dont be fooled by looking up at this climb (i was) it looks like a jug fest it isnt... a very good VS4b
gav p 12 Aug, 2002 Show βeta
βeta: The left hand start option is a pig of a vdiff thrutching exercise. Not pretty. Route pleasant enough above, probably just worth the 2 stars. Give the RH start a try.
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βeta: The left hand start option is a pig of a vdiff thrutching exercise. Not pretty. Route pleasant enough above, probably just worth the 2 stars. Give the RH start a try.

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Grade: VS 4c ***
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