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18m.

Rockfax Description
18m. The long chimney is approached by a crack to pass blocks and then gives classic bridging, as well as back and footing, if you don't get too involved with its dark and gungy depths. © Rockfax

Ticklists

Advanced beginner Hen Cloud and Ramshaw , The Roaches - Routes Graded List , Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Gritstone Climbs , Western Peak Grit 100 VD - VS , Hen Cloud , Level 1 Peak Trad Routes

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2RoyalAnglian 30 Dec, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: A great climb indeed!! deserves a slight higher grade maybe a 4b perhaps. it scared the pants off me and i was seconding. good leading by mark
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βeta: A great climb indeed!! deserves a slight higher grade maybe a 4b perhaps. it scared the pants off me and i was seconding. good leading by mark
Sammi 15 Aug, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Good bridging at top but full on green lichen stuff and flying ants!
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βeta: Good bridging at top but full on green lichen stuff and flying ants!

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High S
Mid S
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High HVD
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
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Alt Leads
Not Set
Onsighted
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Route of Interest
Black and Tans

Grade: S 4a ***
(Roaches Upper Tier)

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