In reply to Whitters:
> I have bought a Climbing Technology alpine axe (with adze) and was hoping to use this on grade I/II stuff. Is it a bit ambitious to try that kind of grade with one axe or should I look at buying a pair
Not ambitious at all, scroll down to the axe review:
http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/review.php?id=3300 That's my missus climbing a I/II on Snowdon with that axe. Having a second tool is nice though - I'll sell you the green hammer she has in the other hand for £15 plus p&p if you want - then you are good to go!
(If you are genuinely interested in the hammer - more pics here:
http://bitsandbobsandoddsandsods.blogspot.fi/2011/01/simond-piranha.html Will come with a hammer and adze - you can choose which to use and near new wrist loop)
And seriously, a mountaineering axe plus a hammer for the steepest bit is probably the best solution for starting out. I've climbed III/IV with that set up, and the classic axe is better for just hill walks or the walk-in/off part of the day.