As per Tim Noble's book. The routes were chosen on the basis of being classic, and being linked by taxing and exciting walks to recapture the romantic mountaineering spirit of the Victorians.
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| 3rd | Steve Lenartowicz | 85% | 17 Jul, 2016 |
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| 3rd | Trefor H | 85% | 5 Jun, 2010 |
| 4th | Ian Hinkins | 82% | 8 Aug, 2020 |
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| 5th | Hidden | 78% | 7 Aug, 2014 |
| 6th | Hammy | 75% | 5 Jun, 2006 |
| 6th | Tri5 | 75% | 24 Jul |
Map of routes in this ticklist
Distribution of grades - Trad
Top 12 photos of this ticklist
North West Arete
Summer days at Gimmer
© davelongbottom
North West Arete
Evening Light on Gimmer. Sean B sneaks one last route in.
© neil the weak
'F' Route
Finishing the final moves of the incredible F- Route, surely one of the best VS routes around?
© JamesGibson
Kern Knotts Crack
The late George Fisher (of Keswick Climbing Shop fame) belaying Paul Ross on Kern Knotts Crack 1954
© USBRIT
Haste Not
As good as it gets for a VS!
© bowlingj
Medusa Wall
Matt and Chris on Medusa Wall
© Rob L
Eagle Front
© salancaster
Eliminate 'A'
Classic.
© HelenW85
Eliminate 'A'
the Mike Psyche!
© DougieC
Kern Knotts Crack
Kern Knotts early 60s
© One of dads mates
North West Arete
The loneliness of the long distant leader
© Blimey
'F' Route
My favourite Lakes VS
© HelenW85