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Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 15 February to 31 May
Reason: Nesting Birds
2023 26th February update: The Ravens do not appear to be using the existing nest in Gardoms Unconquerable - however one more check will be made in case they are late starting, so please be observant and report any sightings if you are in the area.
In recent years a Tawny Owl has nested in the Layback Crack/Flake Crack.area - it is not known if they are present in 2023 but please keep your eyes and ears out if climbing in this area.
Rockfax Description
Take the right-hand crack to its end, then swing right with difficulty, pull-up to reach a flat hold and heathery ground. © Rockfax
FA. Peter Biven 1953.
Ticklists
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| Gripped | 16 Sep, 2023 |
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βeta: The end of the traverse needs a good clean. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The end of the traverse needs a good clean. |
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| howlingbaboon | 5 Jun, 2006 |
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βeta: The top of the crack is impossible with the broken hold, I couldn't even find a way up it on a top-rope. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The top of the crack is impossible with the broken hold, I couldn't even find a way up it on a top-rope. |
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| The old James turnbull | 3 Oct, 2005 |
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βeta: agree, needs checking before next guide | βeta? | |
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βeta: agree, needs checking before next guide |
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| Jon Stewart | 31 May, 2005 |
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βeta: yep, this is absolutely nails, and the gear is atrocious. miles off hvs | βeta? | |
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βeta: yep, this is absolutely nails, and the gear is atrocious. miles off hvs |
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| victim of mathematics | 15 May, 2005 |
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βeta: Absolutely death on a stick at hvs. A distinct lack of any holds whatsoever at the top of the crack to enable the traverse rightwards. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Absolutely death on a stick at hvs. A distinct lack of any holds whatsoever at the top of the crack to enable the traverse rightwards. |
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| Max factor | 25 Apr, 2005 |
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βeta: There is a large scar where the last good runner placement (and jam?) used to be before the traverse out right. Seems harder than HVS 5a now and quite pumpy. | βeta? | |
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βeta: There is a large scar where the last good runner placement (and jam?) used to be before the traverse out right. Seems harder than HVS 5a now and quite pumpy. |
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| The Grist | 23 Aug, 2002 |
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βeta: After the top crack gear gets marginal to say the least for a couple of metres. The move is also less than obvious. | βeta? | |
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βeta: After the top crack gear gets marginal to say the least for a couple of metres. The move is also less than obvious. |
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Aplomb
Grade: E1 5a ***
(Chee Dale Upper)