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Kraken* E1 5b

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[Kraken, St Govan's, 3 kb]The prominent crack in the side wall of the rubble-filled gully. Start at the bottom of the crack and climb to the top. Steep and awkward but quite satisfying. © ROCKFAX
FA. S.Monks 10.78 Oct/1978

Photo: Kraken, St Govan's © dave657
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PUBLIC LOGBOOKS
This climb is in 62 logbooks, and on 8 wishlists.

awkward and - if everyone is honest- not particularly pleasant
Grezza - Lead - 18/May/13 with Paul E

Fran S8 - 2nd - 06/May/13 with john nightingale

Goose4 - Lead O/S - 26/Mar/13 with Tom Adams

theotherpetehill - Lead O/S - 14/Jul/12 with Ross McKerchar

quiffhanger - 2nd rpt - 14/Jul/12

ellis - 2nd O/S - 20/May/12 with Alan Willoner

Really great route. Take the biggest cam you own for the top crack!
Billg - Lead O/S - 19/May/12 with Ollie

pembrokeshirecaver - Lead O/S - 16/May/12 with Adam

david morse - Lead O/S - 15/Apr/12 with Josh,Nath+Mikey

Dean177 - 2nd O/S - 07/Apr/12 with Alan Dibben

Dibdawg - Lead O/S - 07/Apr/12 with Dean Merchant

Hidden - Lead O/S - 02/Apr/12

Katya - 2nd dog - 28/Aug/11 with Chris

hard start but eased up
Haydn Jones - 2nd O/S - 08/Aug/11 with dan

tonanf - AltLd - Aug/11 with john sun

Exciting, varied climbing with an adventurous feel, although it is well protected. A confidant commited approach helps.
mountain.martin - 2nd O/S - 14/Jul/11

feilx - Lead O/S - 03/Jul/11 with Andy L

Hidden - Lead O/S - 02/Jul/11

Luke Brooks - 2nd - 27/Jun/11 with Barni

barni - Lead O/S - 27/Jun/11 with luke

Hidden - Lead O/S - 24/Jun/11

robin_hackney - 2nd O/S - 24/Jun/11 with Si

Phill Mitch - 2nd O/S - 23/Jun/11 with mick

Wanted to do this for an age but always greasy. Was today but did it anyway. Awesome route, a proper trad climb. E2 without a few big cams (3+ size and quantity).
Alex Mason - Lead O/S - 15/Jun/11 with Tommy Cole

dan gibson - Lead O/S - 21/Apr/11 with richard lade

Rory Shaw - 2011

Hidden - 2011

tricky enough wee start then pleasure all the way. better than Rockfax makes out
ksjs - 2nd O/S - 31/Aug/10 with phil

Vince McNally - Lead O/S - 28/Aug/10 with Sumee Holloway

Chosen for the shade it provided but turned out to be better than expectations. The top offwidth was errr... fun? Not.
Cragrat Rich - Lead O/S - 27/Aug/10

Hidden - Lead O/S - 27/Aug/10

irish paul - Lead O/S - 15/Aug/10 with Sarah Joyce

catblack - 2nd dog - 12/Aug/10 with Andy Barker

A brilliant and underrated route marred only by its proximity to the chossy corner at the top and the fact that it tops out into choss. A steep thuggy start followed by a more delicate finish. I thought it was tough for E1.
Andrew Barker - Lead O/S - 12/Aug/10 with Cat Black

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

Hidden - Lead O/S - 05/Aug/10

metal arms - Lead O/S - 20/Jun/10

A few holds snapped off - probably shouldn't be starred
ASchwirtz - Lead O/S - 11/Jun/10 with Conner - UBMC

Hidden - 2nd - 11/Jun/10

Andrew.Davies - Lead O/S - 04/May/10 with Mr Fingers

Hidden - Lead O/S - 04/May/10

jacobjacob - Lead O/S - 01/May/10

mattyork2 - Lead O/S - 12/Apr/10 with Mia Stacey

what a great climb,really enjoyed this route
RobRock84 - 2nd O/S - 09/Sep/09 with Robin neath

cem - 2nd O/S - 30/Aug/09 with Graham Dolman

Steep, steep start, and the crack further up defeated my tired arms.
clipskipper - 2nd dog - 02/May/09 with Davey Boy

I would recommend this route to anyone who likes 'real old skool' stuff. Jamming, laybacking, difficult gear placements (especially without big cams) Dampness etc. You can't beat it
chris wyatt - Lead O/S - 29/Mar/09 with Nik Goile

Bern - 2nd rpt - 29/Mar/09 with Andy Mos

Aaron Lines - Lead O/S - 2009

Hard move at the start took me a while. Don't forget a Cam 5 or so if you've got one.
Paz - Lead O/S - 07/Jul/07 with TS

Boy - 2006

Bern - 2006

daveayton - Lead O/S - 2005

Andy S - Lead O/S - 22/May/04 with Rich

alex_th - 2nd - 11/Apr/04 with Tim Riley

dickypips - Lead O/S - 2003

Tim Sparrow - 2001

Hidden - Lead - 08/Sep/99

Hidden - Lead O/S - 01/May/99

Hidden - 1994

Hidden - Lead - 1993

Dave Musgrove - Lead O/S - 17/Apr/87

Users with this climb on their wishlist are:
Hidden, JonmapDL, nickstephens, Dibdawg, vertigo714, Ropeboy, Hidden, Dr Caterpillar

Voting
Total votes cast 47
hard E20 of 17
E20 of 17
easy E27 of 17
hard E18 of 17
E12 of 17
easy E10 of 17
hard HVS0 of 17
HVS0 of 17
easy HVS0 of 17
hard 5c0 of 16
5c0 of 16
easy 5c0 of 16
hard 5b10 of 16
5b6 of 16
easy 5b0 of 16
hard 5a0 of 16
5a0 of 16
easy 5a0 of 16
3 Stars3 of 14
2 Stars8 of 14
1 Star2 of 14
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Style of ascent

Lead37 of 62 (59.7%)
Followed18 of 62 (29.0%)
Alt Leads1 of 62 (1.6%)
Unknown6 of 62 (9.7%)

'Climbed'14 of 62 (22.6%)
clean O/S43 of 62 (69.4%)
clean rpt2 of 62 (3.2%)
dogged3 of 62 (4.8%)