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8m.

Rockfax Description
8m. The elegant arete on its right then left with a bold start to large cams in the break - a breather - then an airy finish. © Rockfax

FA. Andrew Woodward 1974.

Ticklists

ROCKFAX Western Grit Grade List , The Roaches Skyline 'E' challenge , Roaches HVS Challenge , Grit solos hvs -e3

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Monk 13 Aug, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: What a lovely route! I saw it and had to give it a go. I was actually surprised when I saw that it was only HVS, but when on it this seems fair. The hardest move is the first one then just keep going to the break. The top section is fairly run out though. Not really E1 - it is similar to crescent arete at Stanage.
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βeta: What a lovely route! I saw it and had to give it a go. I was actually surprised when I saw that it was only HVS, but when on it this seems fair. The hardest move is the first one then just keep going to the break. The top section is fairly run out though. Not really E1 - it is similar to crescent arete at Stanage.
Iain Thow 19 Mar, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: 5b with no gear has to be E1 surely. The landing isn't too bad, but falling off the top half would definitely hurt.
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βeta: 5b with no gear has to be E1 surely. The landing isn't too bad, but falling off the top half would definitely hurt.
thebigfriendlymoose 16 May, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Fantastic moves to the break and gear (though felt hard for 5b) with an easy but nicely tenuous feeling finish. Joyous climbing - a very fine microroute.
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βeta: Fantastic moves to the break and gear (though felt hard for 5b) with an easy but nicely tenuous feeling finish. Joyous climbing - a very fine microroute.
Andy Reeve 19 Nov, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Have to agree this would be E1 at stanage: 5b with that landing isn't typical HVS. Awesome all the same
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βeta: Have to agree this would be E1 at stanage: 5b with that landing isn't typical HVS. Awesome all the same
David James 2 Aug, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Definately needs a fluttery heart symbol - the top moves whilst easy are completely unprotected as are the bottom hard moves which whilst close to the ground are above ankle twisting rocks.
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βeta: Definately needs a fluttery heart symbol - the top moves whilst easy are completely unprotected as are the bottom hard moves which whilst close to the ground are above ankle twisting rocks.

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High E2
Mid E2
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High E1
Mid E1
Low E1
High HVS
Mid HVS
Low HVS
Votes cast 62
High 5c
Mid 5c
Low 5c
High 5b
Mid 5b
Low 5b
High 5a
Mid 5a
Low 5a
Votes cast 60
Votes cast 46
Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Soloed
Toproped
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Alt Leads
Not Set
Onsighted
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Dogged
Redpoint
Ground Up
DNF
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Route of Interest
Hawkwing

Grade: E1 5b ***
(Roaches Lower Tier)

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