UKC

22m.

Rockfax Description
The bolted arete is amazing. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
F7c. Climb onto ledges on the left side of the arete then swing round onto the right side at the second bolt. Climb up the arete to reach good holds and on up to a shelf.
Move up and swing left around the arete (bolt) to follow good holds up left from the arete to a large shelf. Crawl back around the arete to clip the lower-off. 6 bolts to the lower-off (replaced Dec 2006)
Alternative straight up/right hand finish also 7c. (March 2021)

P Hawkins 13/Apr/1988.

Ticklists

Top class slate sport 7b-8a , Slate ArĂȘtes (sport) , All the Llanberis SLATE sport @ 7c & 7c+ , Slate Sport , Llanberis Slate *** Routes , Slate Goals

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Dave Rudkin 14 Mar, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: First bolt now replaced. All good to go.
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βeta: First bolt now replaced. All good to go.
Jon Ratcliffe 28 Aug, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: 3 knackered bolts now replaced and others tightened, original replacements not installed properly. First bolt still needs replacing but the second can be stick clipped no problem.
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βeta: 3 knackered bolts now replaced and others tightened, original replacements not installed properly. First bolt still needs replacing but the second can be stick clipped no problem.

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Route of Interest
Gin Palace

Grade: 7c ***
(Vivian Quarry)

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