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Rockfax Description
A tremendous corner with well-protected climbing after a slightly intimidating first 5m. From the large pine tree, move up left to a corner and climb this (bold) to enter the main corner. Follow the well-protected corner to the top. © Rockfax

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Kendal Wall's Best 100 climbs in Britain , Ultimate HVS ticklist , Lakes Sport and Slate Top 50 , 33 By 33 , Lake District , The Hodge Close routes to a 3 star hero.

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sheelba 25 Jun, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: (Another!) Big flake has fallen off halfway up. What is left is currently very muddy but not difficult to get past. Rock below it appears ok but not totally solid.
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βeta: (Another!) Big flake has fallen off halfway up. What is left is currently very muddy but not difficult to get past. Rock below it appears ok but not totally solid.
will_king 16 May, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: As others have said, watch out for the mega blocks.
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βeta: As others have said, watch out for the mega blocks.
camstoppa 10 May, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: (May 23) Several large blocks (briefcase size) have come down recently from the lower half of the route and there are a few blocks just to the right of the line which are on their way. Careful, watch your ropes and belayer. Also very dirty.
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βeta: (May 23) Several large blocks (briefcase size) have come down recently from the lower half of the route and there are a few blocks just to the right of the line which are on their way. Careful, watch your ropes and belayer. Also very dirty.
crossdressingrodney 27 Sep, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: There are lots of comments about loose rock recently. I only came across one loose hold which I happily stood quite a lot and it's still there. The rest of it seemed sounds to me, so perhaps don't be put off. Obviously use your own judgement though.
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βeta: There are lots of comments about loose rock recently. I only came across one loose hold which I happily stood quite a lot and it's still there. The rest of it seemed sounds to me, so perhaps don't be put off. Obviously use your own judgement though.

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Route of Interest
Scenic Cruise

Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Boat Howe Crags)

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