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Wharncliffe starts with the pointed block of Prow Rock. This worthy mini-summit can be escaped by a flying leap, though down-climbing is safer. To the right of the pinnacle is a cracked buttress once capped with a pylon. Guidebook page 43.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Steeltown 8m. The steep north face of Prow Rock. Reach the central break then use layaways and an undercut to gain the shelving summit.... | 1 Stars Crimpy | E5 6b |
2 |
The Moire 8m. The outer arete of Prow Rock is taxing and poorly protected. The landing is typical Wharncliffe, be warned! | 1 Stars Technical Fluttery | E5 6b |
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Querp 10m. Gain the base of the scoop in the centre of the west face from the right and make fierce fingery pulls to enter it. | Crimpy | E3 6b |
4 |
Outside Route 8m. From the south toe of the tower trend left via a niche. 4 user comments | 1 Stars | S 4a |
5 |
The Nose 6m. The juggy and worthwhile south arete of the tower. 2 user comments | 1 Stars Reachy Strong | VS 4c |
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The Tip Test 8m. Climb the faint rib between The Nose and Inside Route. | Technical | E3 6b |
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Inside Route 8m. The gloomy face is the easiest way up (and off) the tower. 1 user comment | 1 Stars | D |
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Exonian's Return 8m. A fingery rightward traverse of the wall behind the Prow. | Crimpy | HVS 5c |
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Teresa's Slab 8m. A tricky start gains the easier right side of the face. 1 user comment | Technical | HVD 4a |