This challenge is based on the 'favourites' selection of routes graded Diff to Very Severe in Pete Saunders' South Devon Climbing Guide (2018, p504), CLIMBED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF FIRST ASCENT.
Taking you to less obvious venues and travelling through time you retrace the journey of climbing development in the area. Authentic era clothing (and equipment) is optional!
With the exception of Radford Quarry (no access at present) the full list is included for exploration, though some, such as Hermeda, have suffered rock fall or under-use. We found other worthwhile routes nearby. Good luck...
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| User | Percentage | Latest Log | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | timreynolds | 68% | 6 Jan |
| 2nd | RunWild | 2% | 6 Jan |
Map of routes in this ticklist
Note: Only showing summits, scrambles, winter routes, and low grade climbs
Distribution of grades
Top 12 photos of this hilllist
Bantham Hand
Jim (airtime!) onto the batham hand, and no he's not 'safe'!
© Kate Edhouse
Bantham Hand
Simal ab descent from The Bantham Hand
© Michael Porter
Stalactite Direct
Stalactite Direct, Chudleigh, early evening
© badwabbit
Chastity Corner
Berry on Chastity Corner (HS 4a)
© Kafoozalem
Stalactite Direct
John on Stalactite direct
© Master Chief
Salome
Me, on Salome, jan 2005
© Jonathan Noble
Gates of Eden
me on gates of eden daddyhole.
© Kate Edhouse
Hermeda
Anna seconding Hermeda (VS 4B)
© Kafoozalem
Gates of Eden
Gates of Eden pitch Overlooking BerryHead!!
© justin burgoyne
Sarcophagus
Chester on the not-quite-as-mad-as-the-second first pitch of Sarcophagus
© Tom Last
Plexus
Great Crag
© Chewie65
Inkerman Groove
Inkerman Groove, Chudleigh. 1968. Pete leading in distressed trousers
© pewe