UKC

16m.

Rockfax Description
The long crack that is the major feature of the buttress proves to be an awkward customer and quite high in the grade. A slippery layback or awkward jamming start leads to a tricky wide section off the ledge and another wide section to enter the upper crack. Escape out left at the top or move right for the extended reach of the short direct finish, HVS 5a. © Rockfax

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Stanley 18 Jun, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Absolute struggle-fest in the full sun. Just did left unconquerable the route before - felt far closer to falling off this!
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βeta: Absolute struggle-fest in the full sun. Just did left unconquerable the route before - felt far closer to falling off this!
EdwardC16 26 Jun, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: Jammed the whole route. Very tiring. Definitely upper end of VS
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βeta: Jammed the whole route. Very tiring. Definitely upper end of VS
Summit Sense 12 Apr, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: Spring 2021: Ring Ouzel restriction sign in place
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βeta: Spring 2021: Ring Ouzel restriction sign in place
martinfindlay 20 Sep, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: I found this far harder than any of the hvs' I did this weekend. Make sure you've got a good jamming technique!
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βeta: I found this far harder than any of the hvs' I did this weekend. Make sure you've got a good jamming technique!
Iain Thow 17 Mar, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: Technically tough, but never HVS
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βeta: Technically tough, but never HVS
Fidget 2 Oct, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: I had some fun on this today! I've been stuck in a bit of an HS rut for months, but after this (and a VS slab afterwards for contrast) I think I can now say with confidence that I can lead VS! For the top moves where you transfer from the crack to the scoop, I don't recommend inserting your leg in the break - it doesn't help get into balance for the fairly delicate step up! Was quite pleased to find a bit of jamming useful on this route, especially for the first move to reach the top of the layback.
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βeta: I had some fun on this today! I've been stuck in a bit of an HS rut for months, but after this (and a VS slab afterwards for contrast) I think I can now say with confidence that I can lead VS! For the top moves where you transfer from the crack to the scoop, I don't recommend inserting your leg in the break - it doesn't help get into balance for the fairly delicate step up! Was quite pleased to find a bit of jamming useful on this route, especially for the first move to reach the top of the layback.
Lizard 27 Jun, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: A real gritstone struggle but split by excellent rest ledges to let you catch your breath. Layback start was technical crux for me. Protection is perfect all the way (despite what you might think from the ground) and you can get you whole arm/leg/head in the wider upper sections. Thrutch and jam heaven! "Go for it" attitude will help.
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βeta: A real gritstone struggle but split by excellent rest ledges to let you catch your breath. Layback start was technical crux for me. Protection is perfect all the way (despite what you might think from the ground) and you can get you whole arm/leg/head in the wider upper sections. Thrutch and jam heaven! "Go for it" attitude will help.
sandy 20 Jun, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Well I've certainly done easier HVS routes! I found the move to get back into the crack after the initial layback particularly tricky (being short) and the protection for that move poor.
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βeta: Well I've certainly done easier HVS routes! I found the move to get back into the crack after the initial layback particularly tricky (being short) and the protection for that move poor.
MartinWalker 25 May, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Difficult start. Layback committing as it then seems to go on and on. Tried jamming, just couldn't do it. Layback was fun, but only once I was standing on the ledge reattaching my wrists. Rest of climb is then fantastic, especially once the crack is gained again.
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βeta: Difficult start. Layback committing as it then seems to go on and on. Tried jamming, just couldn't do it. Layback was fun, but only once I was standing on the ledge reattaching my wrists. Rest of climb is then fantastic, especially once the crack is gained again.
The old James turnbull 8 Mar, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: really enjoyed the start, unprotected lay back made loads of fun untill the stance, tricky but added to the fun. all of the route was outstanding, the move left near the top was quick precreoius. loved the inner hold within the crack at half height. Brillent!!
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βeta: really enjoyed the start, unprotected lay back made loads of fun untill the stance, tricky but added to the fun. all of the route was outstanding, the move left near the top was quick precreoius. loved the inner hold within the crack at half height. Brillent!!
shaun walby 28 Sep, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: Great route right to be among the top of VS 4c , didn't find the opening crack that bad (layback)gaining the final crack towards the top was the crux for me.
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βeta: Great route right to be among the top of VS 4c , didn't find the opening crack that bad (layback)gaining the final crack towards the top was the crux for me.
EarlyBird 15 Dec, 2002 Show βeta
βeta: start seemed to be a straightforward lay back to me...entry into the crack following that seemed far trickier.
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βeta: start seemed to be a straightforward lay back to me...entry into the crack following that seemed far trickier.

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Style of Ascent
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Route of Interest
Pothole Wall

Grade: VS 5a ***
(Willersley Castle Rocks)

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