UKC

20m.

Rockfax Description
The eye-catching long flake crack is a classic line and not one for the unfit or those lacking conviction. © Rockfax

R. Kingston, M. Ward 21/Aug/1984.

Ticklists

Orange Spot Lower Wye , Shorn Cliff Nose , But what have you done on South-East Wales Sandstone/Limestone? , Shorn Cliff HVS and E1 *'d Routes , Wye's it a trad classic (up to HVS)? , CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, blue list (VS and HVS) , 2020/21 Trips , Bristol Area Easy Trad Ticklist , Desperate for Crack (near Bristol) , Shorn cliff starred routes HVS-E1 according to guidebook , 23 HVS routes for 2023 , Road to lundy

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just one more 30 May, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: The top third of this route is close to collapse, tread very carefully
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βeta: The top third of this route is close to collapse, tread very carefully
Mattress 15 Jun, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: There are some very scary perched blocks near the top of this route.
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βeta: There are some very scary perched blocks near the top of this route.

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High E1
Mid E1
Low E1
High HVS
Mid HVS
Low HVS
High VS
Mid VS
Low VS
Votes cast 141
High 5b
Mid 5b
Low 5b
High 5a
Mid 5a
Low 5a
High 4c
Mid 4c
Low 4c
Votes cast 135
Votes cast 129
Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
Alt Leads
Not Set
Onsighted
Repeated
Flashed (β)
Dogged
DNF
Redpoint
Ground Up
Not Set
Route of Interest
Tigers Don't Cry

Grade: HVS 5b ***
(Shorn Cliff)

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