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Removed User 27 Jun 2017
What is the hardest (Tech Grade) easiest (Adj Grade) route that you know of, in the UK?
 Greasy Prusiks 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Removed UserTom Shields:

Isn't there a v diff 5a somewhere on grit? Can't remember its name.
J1234 27 Jun 2017
 d_b 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Greasy Prusiks:

The Marmoset (HS 5a) used to get diff 5a, but it has been upgraded in the newer guides.
 john arran 27 Jun 2017
In reply to davidbeynon:

There are, or have been, several bouldery routes given HVS 6c, such as Fairy Tale Low (f7A)
 balmybaldwin 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Removed UserTom Shields:
Chalkstorm (Roaches) is E4 5c iirc
(just realised you were after the opposite)
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In reply to john arran:

> There are, or have been, several bouldery routes given HVS 6c, such as Fairy Tale Low (f7A)

Surely the winner!
 Simon Caldwell 27 Jun 2017
In reply to john arran:

and Monty Python's Flying Circus (f6C) used to be VS 6a (though it's current bloddering grade suggests VS 6b?)
 mrphilipoldham 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Removed UserTom Shields:

In-di-go at John Henry Quarry.. HVD 5a!
 mrphilipoldham 27 Jun 2017
In reply to balmybaldwin:

Just been dropped to E3 on here
 Greenbanks 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Removed UserTom Shields:

The one that has always done for me was/is Powder Monkey Parade at Birchen. VD in the old guides...I just couldn't work it out and still regularly struggle.
In reply to Removed UserTom Shields:

Route/boulder in Northumberland with a history to it, about a stag do and some other stuff (https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item/56959/lupino_lane_and_the_stag_do).
Lupino Lane E2 7b !
 Trangia 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Removed UserTom Shields:

The 4th Pitch (Yellow Slab) of First Pineapple Rib (Diff) on East Face of Tryfan is 4b
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 Greenbanks 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Trangia:

And exquisite it is too...
)
 balmybaldwin 27 Jun 2017
In reply to mrphilipoldham:

Makes sense.... it wasn't that scary (even felt like you could get away with running off down it if you started sliding)
 Trangia 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Greenbanks:

> And exquisite it is too...

> )

Particularly in big boots as we did in the 1960s before PAs!
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 Greasy Prusiks 27 Jun 2017
In reply to J1234:

That's it thank you.
 Sean Kelly 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Trangia:

> The 4th Pitch (Yellow Slab) of First Pineapple Rib (Diff) on East Face of Tryfan is 4b

Pineapple Rib??? surely Pinnacle Rib!
I was going to suggest Direct Route VS, Dinas Mot with a top pitch of 5b.
 Greenbanks 27 Jun 2017
In reply to Sean Kelly:

That's a good shout - so much harder than the rest of the route, but still an essential pitch to claim the route
 SenzuBean 27 Jun 2017
In reply to john arran:

> There are, or have been, several bouldery routes given HVS 6c, such as Fairy Tale Low (f7A)

The votes are saying it's VS 7a!
 Mark Reeves Global Crag Moderator 29 Jun 2017
In reply to Removed UserTom Shields: I always thought this a though little nut to crack for the grade of severe.

Groove Above (S 4b)
baron 29 Jun 2017
In reply to Mark Reeves:

The hardest move ever!
Especially when you consider that your standing on the ground as you attempt it.
Whoever graded it 4b had some sense of humour
 Mr. Lee 29 Jun 2017
In reply to Simon Caldwell:

> and Monty Python's Flying Circus (f6C) used to be VS 6a (though it's current bloddering grade suggests VS 6b?)

How can any VS have a f6C crux?!
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