Dates: 1 March to 1 August
Reason: Nesting Birds
There may be a temporary restriction on the route 'Hercules' due to nesting chough - look for on site signs and avoid this route if chough activity around the hole in the brown pillar adjacent to the first half of the route.
Rockfax Description
The prominent crackline has a strenuous start with good but hard-earned gear. The crack is gained either directly or from the right. Follow it past a large open bay near the top. © Rockfax
FA. C.Connick, D.Hughes 04/May/1979.
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Tall Oak | 4 Sep, 2022 |
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βeta: Another classic downgrade. Thought this was stiff. Humility of then realising its an E2 even after all my huff and puff. Balls! I\'ll have another go as keen to bag this beaut. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Another classic downgrade. Thought this was stiff. Humility of then realising its an E2 even after all my huff and puff. Balls! I'll have another go as keen to bag this beaut. |
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myrddinmuse | 7 May, 2019 |
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βeta: Sidepull/undercut pocket is key on the low crux. | ||
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βeta: Sidepull/undercut pocket is key on the low crux. |
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Alan James - Rockfax | 23 May, 2005 |
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βeta: Very steep at the start with some hard-earned gear. Take a Friend 4 for some quick gear where it matters. | ||
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βeta: Very steep at the start with some hard-earned gear. Take a Friend 4 for some quick gear where it matters. |
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Grade: E2 5c ***
(Saddle Bay)