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Martell Slab*** VS 4c

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[Looking across to the Tater Du area on the walk in., 1 kb]An often overlooked classic on a fine crag. The climbing and line are intricate and in its lower reaches on compact rock that requires crisp conditions. The first pitch is high in the grade. Start in the back of the recess at a short, thin corner-crack. Photo on this page.. 1) 4c, 18m. Step up into the thin corner-crack from the right and climb it for a couple of metres before stepping onto the slab on the left. Move up to a niche and high runners. Bridge up to good hand holds above the niche and step left to a crack. Follow the crack until the slab on its left can be climbed to a fine ledge and belay.. 2) 8m. Traverse rightwards on easy ground to a good ledge below a steep corner.. 3) 4b, 17m. Climb the steep corner and then move left to another. Follow the corner to an overhang and pull leftwards on good holds to clear it before a short wall gains the top. © ROCKFAX

Ticklists: 100 More Classic British VS Climbs, West Country Climbs, Rockfax West Country top 50.

Photo: Looking across to the Tater Du area on the walk in. © Johnny Rowland
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PUBLIC LOGBOOKS
This climb is in 45 logbooks, and on 12 wishlists.

jakenichol - Lead O/S - 12/May/12 with Kayleigh Tremaine

excellent climb, enough said :)
Master Chief - Lead O/S - 27/Mar/12 with Moe

E1 finish through the rooves past an enormous nest full of bones...
gowla - AltLd O/S - 10/Mar/12 with Alex Burns

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

Mark D - Lead O/S - 29/Jul/11 with Dave Duggan

Hidden - Lead - 28/Jul/11

In 2 pitches, I took both leads. First route outdoors since November and bitterly cold conditions made for a harrowing experience on the first pitch. Stiff at the grade and felt pretty serious on at least one move. Very enjoyable.
lrandall - Lead O/S - 02/Mar/11 with Mandy

erinbastian - Lead O/S - 23/Jan/11 with martin

Me: pitch 2 + 3 run together
DanLear - AltLd O/S - 25/Sep/10 with Al McPhierson

brockers - AltLd - Aug/10 with Astrid Saxby

Birds nest on second pitch ment henry had to do classic and not E1 via
Pbclimbing.com - AltLd O/S - 27/Jun/10

Steve Lenartowicz - Jun/10 with Clare

Hidden - 2nd - 27/Apr/10

Bobby Gilbert - Lead O/S - 17/Feb/10 with Josephine Gilbert

Finished up E1 overhanging (wet/chossey) roof for alternative finish. Good route. Lead first pitch.
Chris_barr - AltLd O/S - 06/Aug/09 with Mike

The start position is not completely clear from the guidebook description.
bpmclimb - Lead O/S - 27/Jul/09 with Clare

Marti999 - Lead O/S - 20/Jun/09 with Anna

briar4012 - 2nd O/S - 20/Jun/09 with Marti & Mark

Em66 - AltLd O/S - 20/Jun/09 with MUMC

Hidden - Lead - 01/Sep/08

did the direct start with a wet hold E1. good adventure what a amasing place. worth 2 star
Dale - Lead O/S - Aug/08 with johny

Geoffers - AltLd O/S - 2008 with Tim

BALD EAGLE - AltLd - 27/Aug/07 with Andy Tallant

zcapxa5 - AltLd O/S - 14/Jun/07 with Dave Prady

Hidden - Lead - 2007

Mazmaslen - 2nd - 2007

eel - 2nd O/S - 15/Aug/06

victim of mathematics - AltLd O/S - 04/Aug/06 with crossdressingrodney

Fairly easy route, although some lower pro would be welcome! Wet start. The approach and escape are definately the hardest parts of the route!
crossdressingrodney - Lead O/S - 04/Aug/06 with victim of mathematics

Hidden - Lead O/S - 2005

Samuel1989 - 2nd - 08/Feb/04 with Kevin

Hidden - Lead O/S - 2003

Hidden - AltLd - 02/Oct/01

Hidden - AltLd - Oct/01

phardman - Lead O/S - 22/Aug/01

craig h - AltLd O/S - 27/Jul/97 with Janet Hannah

Led P1, P3
stevieb - AltLd O/S - 27/Aug/95 with Kelvyn James

colin milton - AltLd - 13/Aug/95 with eric milton

Ashley Hold - Lead - 20/May/95

ChrisJD - AltLd - 1995 with PeteC

NickJH - Lead - Aug/90

DaveHo - Lead O/S - 1990

Kafoozalem - 2nd O/S - 04/May/87 with Dave Turnbull

Ken Taylor - AltLd - 25/Aug/79 with Richard Langthorp

Mark Kemball - Lead - 16/Apr/79 with Sarah Bridge

Users with this climb on their wishlist are:
aljezurusrf08, johnpr, AJH, Stephen Shaw, neilstubbs, nickstephens, willotheward, Popkids, perranman, Dilwat, Warren Earle, Hidden

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Style of ascent

Lead21 of 45 (46.7%)
Followed6 of 45 (13.3%)
Alt Leads17 of 45 (37.8%)
Unknown1 of 45 (2.2%)

'Climbed'17 of 45 (37.8%)
clean O/S28 of 45 (62.2%)