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Darklands*** E3 5c

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[dark, 3 kb]An impressive route through the overhangs with some unusual moves. Start in a slabby corner R. of Hot Pies etc. Climb the corner and pull out R. past a bolt to reach a ledge and good spike. Move up L. across a slab and make a hard move up into a hanging groove (bolt). Step R. (bolt) and make a long blind reach over the next roof for a good hold. Throw caution to the wind and haul over the roof past another bolt to gain easier ground. Move up and R. past a slot to gain the easier finishing groove.
Martin Dale & Rich Kirby 1990

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This climb is in 39 logbooks, and on 24 wishlists.

An excellent route, the cheeky pocket was tricky to find. Good climbing throughout and the sun had his hat on :)
petegunn - Lead - 19/Apr/13 with Davina

Hidden - 2nd dog - 19/Apr/13

Martin Bennett - Apr/13

Hidden - Lead O/S - 23/Aug/12

Pete Graham - Lead - 28/Apr/11 with Rick Graham

darlolad - 2nd O/S - 27/Aug/10

agree with the e1/2 grade. only 5 bolts on the route as far as i remember but they protect the harder moves. really enjoyed it
tim newton - Lead O/S - 26/Aug/10 with ben hiles

not sure how it was before, but unfortunately not e3 with the number of bolts in it now
dave o - Lead O/S - 21/Aug/10 with Julia H

Hidden - 2nd dog - 19/Sep/09

datoon - Lead O/S - 28/Jun/09 with K

Did in 2 pitches to reduce rope drag and try to save some time. In the end it didn't save time and i was more psyched to do 'An Alabuse' after discovering, Darklands E1/2 nature.
Dave Warburton - AltLd O/S - 25/Jun/09 with Franco Cookson

Hidden - 12/Jun/09

dannyboy83 - Lead O/S - 01/Jun/09 with Steve Mayer

ilikemonkys - Lead - 17/Apr/09 with mike

E1/2 in current state. whoever retro-bolted this should be ashamed.
Franco Cookson OLD - Lead O/S - 2009 with David Warburton

Hidden - Lead dog - 2009

Hidden - 2nd - 14/Sep/08

Hidden - Lead O/S - 14/Sep/08

lukehunt - Lead O/S - 23/Aug/08 with Rob

Gutted! Couldn't find the crux pocket and ended up lowering off in shame. Will be back to complete this route.
climbingpixie - Lead dnf - 29/Jun/08 with Andy Hobson

Hidden - Lead - 03/Jun/08

Andy S - 2nd rpt - 22/May/08 with Frith

John Kettle - Lead O/S - 23/Aug/07

Hidden - Lead - 10/Jul/07

Rob Rocket - 2nd - 10/Jul/07 with Andy Hobson

Hidden - Lead O/S - 10/Jul/07

C coldwell-storry - Lead O/S - 2007 with Paddy Cave

NOT E3. In fact, I've since spoken to the first ascentionist and he has confirmed that more bolts have been put in since he put it up. Originally, he graded it E4 and the grade settled to E3 after a few repeats. Since then, more bolts have been put in. Whoever put those extra bolts in did wrong. Totally unnecessary.
Andy S - Lead O/S - 23/Jul/05 with Heather

Hidden - Lead O/S - 28/Aug/00

Bulls Crack - Lead O/S - Jun/00

Hidden - Lead - 03/May/98

WORKING BUT HAD END OF DAY OFF - JUST FINISHED IN THE LAST RAYS OF DAYLIGHT
David Smith - 2nd - Jul/96 with Frank Horseman

Hidden - Lead O/S - Jul/96

neilh - Lead O/S - 23/Sep/95 with sara hyde

Roget - Lead rpt - 27/Aug/95 with jon

Roget - 2nd - 30/May/94 with colin

Ghastly Rubberfeet - 2nd - 1994 with Tony Brindle

Hidden - Lead O/S - 07/Jun/92

First ascent - both led.
Rich Kirby - Lead - 1988 with Martin Dale

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Voting
Total votes cast 50
hard E40 of 17
E40 of 17
easy E40 of 17
hard E30 of 17
E31 of 17
easy E36 of 17
hard E210 of 17
E20 of 17
easy E20 of 17
hard 6a0 of 16
6a0 of 16
easy 6a0 of 16
hard 5c1 of 16
5c15 of 16
easy 5c0 of 16
hard 5b0 of 16
5b0 of 16
easy 5b0 of 16
3 Stars16 of 17
2 Stars1 of 17
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Style of ascent

Lead27 of 39 (69.2%)
Followed9 of 39 (23.1%)
Alt Leads1 of 39 (2.6%)
Unknown2 of 39 (5.1%)

'Climbed'14 of 39 (35.9%)
clean O/S19 of 39 (48.7%)
clean rpt2 of 39 (5.1%)
dogged3 of 39 (7.7%)
dnf1 of 39 (2.6%)