Rockfax Description
A fine and relatively friendly introduction to the delights of the Great Zawn, having plenty of atmosphere and outstanding climbing on its first pitch. Start right of the abseil approach at a narrow corner/groove that leads to a thin crackline in the smooth wall.
1) 5a, 32m. Climb to, and then up the difficult corner/groove to better holds in the crack. Ascend the crack to a move right into a small corner, and climb past a horizontal break to a stance.
2) 4b, 25m. Head up right to below a steep corner and climb this to finish on easier ground. Some loose blocks. © Rockfax
FFA. Pat Littlejohn, Frank Cannings 23/May/1970.
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User | Date | Notes | ||
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Iain Weymouth | 18 Aug, 2023 |
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βeta: First time to Great Zawn we found the approach descriptions unclear... follow the Commando Ridge approach to the bottom of the blind step down which is about 15m below the top of the optional abseil. Head west along the contour across boulders to the large clean platform. Abseil from the far west end of this platform - about 18m. | βeta? | |
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βeta: First time to Great Zawn we found the approach descriptions unclear... follow the Commando Ridge approach to the bottom of the blind step down which is about 15m below the top of the optional abseil. Head west along the contour across boulders to the large clean platform. Abseil from the far west end of this platform - about 18m. |
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Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Upton - Arrowhead Pinnacle area)