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26m.

Rockfax Description
Follow Original Route but back-and-foot the exposed outer part of the chimney to ledges and a right-slanting exit. An astoundingly wild ascent for its day and still very intimidating. © Rockfax

FA. J.W.Puttrell 1890.

Ticklists

Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Gritstone Climbs , Through Routes! , Puttrell's Progress , Peak Rock/1/ The 1st Peak District Tigers. , A Severe Day Out in 1949 at BLACK ROCKS , Black Rocks Gulleys and Chimneys

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LakesWinter 23 May, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: An excellent chimney section. Enjoy
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βeta: An excellent chimney section. Enjoy

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Paradise Wall

Grade: HS 4b ***
(Stanage Plantation)

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