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There is a loose flake on pitch 6 of Giant's Crawl near the belay - extreme care is needed.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrines have been known to nest on the upper section of B Buttress, above Giants Crawl as well as C Buttress. The last time the birds were known to nest was 2014, but if visiting the crag early in the season please be aware that they could return and report to the BMC if birds are seen nesting.
55m, 3 pitches.
A direct line between Eliminate ‘A’ and Isengard/Samba Pa Ti. Start 2m right of Isengard.
1 25m (5c). Climb directly up the short wall to ledges. Weave first right then left between the bulges on the blunt rib below the giant detached flake. Belay.
2 10m (6c). From the top of the flake, an explosive start enables the ledge above to be reached. Belay here.
3 20m (6c). Follow Samba Pa Ti to the roof. Pull over this and traverse leftwards towards a peg. Powerful and technical climbing above (peg) leads to sanctuary over the bulge. Climb the wall moving slightly rightwards over a bulge into a short finishing corner.
1 25m (5c). Climb directly up the short wall to ledges. Weave first right then left between the bulges on the blunt rib below the giant detached flake. Belay.
2 10m (6c). From the top of the flake, an explosive start enables the ledge above to be reached. Belay here.
3 20m (6c). Follow Samba Pa Ti to the roof. Pull over this and traverse leftwards towards a peg. Powerful and technical climbing above (peg) leads to sanctuary over the bulge. Climb the wall moving slightly rightwards over a bulge into a short finishing corner.
Craig Matheson, Rob Matheson 10/Aug/1999.
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