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12m.

Rockfax Description
Climb the tough wall (especially hard to start) to a ledge and gear then finish up the rounded arete on the left. Nearer HVS 5b for the seriously tall! © Rockfax

FA. Gary Gibson 1978.

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Hardest E1s on grit

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Rock Fairy 20 Oct, 2002 Show βeta
βeta: Although I soloed this route once, I can't even start it now. Once established off the ground gear is available in some slots for proper HVS climbing to the top. Well worth seeking out.
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βeta: Although I soloed this route once, I can't even start it now. Once established off the ground gear is available in some slots for proper HVS climbing to the top. Well worth seeking out.

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Grade: E1 5b ***
(Roaches Skyline)

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