UKC

14m.

Rockfax Description
Follow the right-trending flake by awkward laybacking (good gear is available but it is tricky to place) to bulges, which are crossed by a steep pull and a delicate exit out left. A fine line. © Rockfax

FA. Don Whillans 1958. FA. (Direct Finish) Tony Barley 1967.

Ticklists

Staffordshire Grit Challenge - Brown-Whillans Day Out , Roaches HVS Challenge , The List , Michelle's crack ticklist , Wired Peak District Grit Graded List , Ultimate List of Peak District Crack Climbs , Hardest HVSs in the Peak , Roaches Cracks

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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
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Soloed
Not Set
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Flashed (β)
Ground Up
Redpoint
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Route of Interest
Beeston Eliminate

Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Beeston Tor)

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