Rockfax Description
A classic with a bold - but easy - finish. The frustrating (and chipped) initial slab can be ascended in several places at 5a/b. From the ledge, climb through the bulge just to the right of the arete, to another ledge. Step down (low runners) and traverse across the slab to reach its right arete. Follow the right side of this to the top; mild but bold. © Rockfax
FA. Fred Piggott et al. early 1920s.
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Aither | 31 Oct, 2022 |
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βeta: Good route wouldn\'t say the start is that bad, but again If it was at the end I\'d probably say it was. Classic VS | βeta? | |
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βeta: Good route wouldn't say the start is that bad, but again If it was at the end I'd probably say it was. Classic VS |
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Bristol_Quornstar | 12 Apr, 2021 |
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βeta: Spring 2021: Ring Ouzel restriction sign in place | βeta? | |
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βeta: Spring 2021: Ring Ouzel restriction sign in place |
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Dale Berry | 23 Sep, 2006 |
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βeta: A victim of its own poularity with the start, but once passed the rest is good steady stuff, no where harder than 4b. The traverse focuses things nicely, but do you realy need to worry about the gear when the moves are that easy? | ||
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βeta: A victim of its own poularity with the start, but once passed the rest is good steady stuff, no where harder than 4b. The traverse focuses things nicely, but do you realy need to worry about the gear when the moves are that easy? |
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Fidget | 2 Oct, 2005 |
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βeta: I seconded this and really enjoyed it. Especially the start, most satisfying if you don't use the arete for hands. Wish I'd led it to appreciate the exposure when you start the traverse and the boldness. | ||
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βeta: I seconded this and really enjoyed it. Especially the start, most satisfying if you don't use the arete for hands. Wish I'd led it to appreciate the exposure when you start the traverse and the boldness. |
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Si dH | 24 Oct, 2004 |
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βeta: Slightly dodgy friend 2 2/3rds of the way along the traverse. Brilliant route though, just trust those feet! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Slightly dodgy friend 2 2/3rds of the way along the traverse. Brilliant route though, just trust those feet! |
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Grade: VS 4c ***
(Castle Naze)