UKC

17m.

Rockfax Description
6c, S1. A classic, with a soft landing. From halfway along the approach traverse, climb the slab and then the steep pocketed wall above to a big hole. Swing left and make some final tricky moves onto the top slab. © Rockfax

FA. Nick Buckley, Kevin Turner Aug/1979.

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Old Danny 20 Aug, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Amazed I did it! Kinda pumpy, fluttery for sure. Will be back to get the direct variation.
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βeta: Amazed I did it! Kinda pumpy, fluttery for sure. Will be back to get the direct variation.
plant_based_tommo 1 Sep, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: One of the best!
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βeta: One of the best!
David Dickinson 24 Jun, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Couldn't believe I'd done it, not quite what I expected but so so good
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βeta: Couldn't believe I'd done it, not quite what I expected but so so good
Daimon - Rockfax 22 Sep, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: If this line was a sport's route it would get 6b+ especially in Yorkshire. Or maybe HVS I don't know ;-), but what people need to take into account with DWS is the head factor, which for most people places the grade a bit higher. So if its 6b+ sport I think with the added grip factor it goes at 6c.
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βeta: If this line was a sport's route it would get 6b+ especially in Yorkshire. Or maybe HVS I don't know ;-), but what people need to take into account with DWS is the head factor, which for most people places the grade a bit higher. So if its 6b+ sport I think with the added grip factor it goes at 6c.
Sash.C 24 Jul, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: An excellent route, but admittedly i didn't have the minerals to get over onto the top slab - gutted! instead, a controlled fall saw me flying into the drink, much to the joy the cheering crowd of spectators! will be back next week for another pop at it though. 3 star fun!
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βeta: An excellent route, but admittedly i didn't have the minerals to get over onto the top slab - gutted! instead, a controlled fall saw me flying into the drink, much to the joy the cheering crowd of spectators! will be back next week for another pop at it though. 3 star fun!
Sam Ring 2 Jun, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: I'm sure leading it would be harder. Good route 6b+ sport grade. Not sure if its worth the hype, but good nonetheless.
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βeta: I'm sure leading it would be harder. Good route 6b+ sport grade. Not sure if its worth the hype, but good nonetheless.
tobyfk 31 Jul, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: F6b+! If you have fairly strong fingers there will only be one move that feels at all insecure. The E grade: who cares ...
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βeta: F6b+! If you have fairly strong fingers there will only be one move that feels at all insecure. The E grade: who cares ...
Adam Lincoln 17 May, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: 6c?! 6b is cloer to the mark.
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βeta: 6c?! 6b is cloer to the mark.
johncoxmysteriously 20 Jun, 2000 Show βeta
βeta: Fabulous but E4 is taking the piss. The Conger is just as hard if not harder. (A little) reach dependent going up for the break.
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βeta: Fabulous but E4 is taking the piss. The Conger is just as hard if not harder. (A little) reach dependent going up for the break.
Ally Smith 16 Mar, 2000 Show βeta
βeta: Probably F6c+/7a, but OK if you keep moving quickly. Watch out for the pull over the lip where the holds suddenly get smaller, WICKED!
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βeta: Probably F6c+/7a, but OK if you keep moving quickly. Watch out for the pull over the lip where the holds suddenly get smaller, WICKED!

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Grade: E4 6a ***
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