Rockfax Description
A superbly exposed trip through unbelievable territory at the grade. The grade reflects the overall sustained nature of the route rather than the protection, which is more than adequate. There are a number of variations, including an extended start from over on the left and an independent finish, but none are as good as this particular combination.
1) 4c, 25m. Climb all of The Stalk to its belay.
2) 4c, 15m. Move up and right across a grassy and slightly loose wall to belay above the roof of The Big Plumb.
3) 5a, 25m. A mega-pitch which needs a confident second. Drop down and make a wild hand-traverse of the break to a spike on Sirplum, and a hanging belay. There is plenty of fixed gear.
4) 5a, 20m. Finish up Sirplum. Originally it finished up the shallow groove further to the right - this is grassy nowadays. © Rockfax
FA. Jeff Morgan, Bob Toogood 1968 FA. (Sarin) Paul Nunn, Trevor Briggs 1966.
Ticklists
Unusual and Interesting Routes You Must Do VS- E2, Peak Rock/10/White Life, Low grade quality Cheedale Trad, Weird and Wonderful
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| orangesmartie61 | 26 Jul |
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βeta: Climbed Stalk to the belay but bailed after scoping the next pitch. Deemed unjustifiable at the grade due to loose ivy, loose rock and general vegetation. | βeta? |
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βeta: Climbed Stalk to the belay but bailed after scoping the next pitch. Deemed unjustifiable at the grade due to loose ivy, loose rock and general vegetation. |
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| shane ohly | 21 May, 2007 |
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βeta: Fantastic climbing, brilliant route. Intimidating for E1. 3rd pitch truely mega. 4th pitch worth 5b I reckon. | βeta? |
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βeta: Fantastic climbing, brilliant route. Intimidating for E1. 3rd pitch truely mega. 4th pitch worth 5b I reckon. |
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Dark Continent
Grade: E1 5c ***(Stanage Popular)