Climbs the wall and arete just right of King Kong
P1 5c Climb the groove and steep corner, then pull left into a sandy cave. Pull out of this then stretch right (old pegs), then run it out up the wall above to eventually move right into a groove and up to terrace. Move left and belay in the corner as for King Kong.
P2 5c Climb the groove in the right arete for 4m to the wide break. move round and grovel onto the projecting ledge. Make a stretch for good holds on the left then reach round the arete and move up until forced right into a groove which is followed to the terrace.
P1 5c Climb the groove and steep corner, then pull left into a sandy cave. Pull out of this then stretch right (old pegs), then run it out up the wall above to eventually move right into a groove and up to terrace. Move left and belay in the corner as for King Kong.
P2 5c Climb the groove in the right arete for 4m to the wide break. move round and grovel onto the projecting ledge. Make a stretch for good holds on the left then reach round the arete and move up until forced right into a groove which is followed to the terrace.
J Taylor, C Dring 21/Feb/1982.
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| Derek Ryden | 16 Sep, 2021 |
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Route of Interest
The Cotswold Way
Grade: E3 6a ***
(Coaley Wood Crag)