There is a loose flake on pitch 6 of Giant's Crawl near the belay - extreme care is needed.
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrines have been known to nest on the upper section of B Buttress, above Giants Crawl as well as C Buttress. The last time the birds were known to nest was 2014, but if visiting the crag early in the season please be aware that they could return and report to the BMC if birds are seen nesting.
Rockfax Description
A tremendous expedition that ranks as one of the UK's best VSs. The climbing is varied and positions spectacular. Start on a raised ledge left of Great Gully.
1) 4b, 12m. Climb up the arete until it is possible to traverse left to a belay on a grassy ledge.
2) 4b, 20m. Head rightwards up a scoop and shallow grooves to below a corner/groove (ledge on right). Climb the corner/groove until a traverse right can be made to reach a stance and belay.
3) 4c, 12m. Make an exposed traverse left across a wall and ledge until moves around a rib gain a slab and belay below the large roof.
4) 4a, 12m. Head up the wide crack leftwards under the roof, then pull up to a recess and belay on blocks just above.
5) 4c, 16m. Move out right on a slab under a bulge to an open groove. Climb the groove that leads up to a belay on the traverse of Arete, Chimney and Crack.
6) 4b, 24m. Move left and climb a groove to below an overhang, then step right to a spike. Move up past the overhang and follow a groove/corner to easier ground and belays. Scrambling remains to gain the top of the buttress. © Rockfax
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Grandmasterflash94 | 10 Sep, 2023 |
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βeta: Got drowned and had to sacrifice two nuts, two quickdraws, a sling and a carabiner to safely descend the waterfall that was the first pitch, get in touch if the next climber fancies posting them! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Got drowned and had to sacrifice two nuts, two quickdraws, a sling and a carabiner to safely descend the waterfall that was the first pitch, get in touch if the next climber fancies posting them! |
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Brimham55 | 29 Aug, 2021 |
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βeta: The first traverse is a one-move wonder if you go high and get the jug on the arete. | ||
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βeta: The first traverse is a one-move wonder if you go high and get the jug on the arete. |
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C Witter | 17 Oct, 2020 |
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βeta: P.3 thread still there; small cam easier to place. | ||
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βeta: P.3 thread still there; small cam easier to place. |
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Tim Lowe | 14 Aug, 2020 |
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βeta: Excellent climbing and outstanding positions | βeta? | |
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βeta: Excellent climbing and outstanding positions |
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Martin Davies | 18 Jun, 2020 |
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βeta: Thin thread mentioned P3 gone. | ||
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βeta: Thin thread mentioned P3 gone. |
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Grade: VS 4c ***
(High Loven Scar)