350m, 10 pitches. Starts in the bay behind Espolon Central. Following a rib just right of a large pine tree and trends rightwards all the way to reach a massive ledge at about pitch 5/6. From here a scramble left and up leads to a cluster of Holme Oaks. Follow the arete on the left or go up the chimney above, both reach the same point. A hard move up a crack leads to easier ground and the top in a couple more pitches. Keep trending right. To descend follow a rib/arete to reach the top of Espolon Central and use the cable descent. Or if time allows follow Edwards Finish to the top of the mountain.
Many, but not all belays are bolted (with a cable equalising) and a few quite shiny bolts on the pitches as well as various threads of varying vintage. But a trad rack is required as gear is very spaced, and too spaced to mark the way.
We did about 10 pitches in all, but likely could have reduced this.

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