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A pair of attractive steep slabs rising above a narrow bilberry terrace and divided by an area of broken grooves and cracks. There are a number of climbs here on the general theme of 'delicate and bold' though only the original one sees much attention; the rest are generally quite a bit harder and runners are in short supply. Guidebook page 119.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
1 |
Walkover 10m. Balance along the left-hand rim of the slab. Scary and precarious despite its diminutive size. | 2 Stars Rounded Fluttery | E3 6a |
2 |
A Lifetime's Dream 8m. The left-hand side of the slab is tackled direct on a barely adequate line of pockets and a scattering of pebbles. | 1 Stars Rounded | E4 6b |
3 |
Walker's Farewell 18m. The original and best? A ramp on the lower tier leads to a heather cornice and belay on the ledge. Gain the slab with... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Rounded | HVS 5b |
4 |
Wonderloaf 8m. The right-hand side of the slab past a small flake to the tough roof. The name suggests its on the wrong buttress. | 1 Stars Strong Rounded | E2 5b |
5 |
Winter Traverse 10m. Traverse the right-hand side of the slab above the steep gully heading for better holds on the right arete. | 1 Stars Rounded Fluttery | E1 5a |
6 |
Duck 'n' Dive 8m. The shallow groove. The crack is out of reach. | 1 Stars Rounded Fluttery | E5 6b |
7 |
Slip 'n' Slide Top 50 8m. The ramp is precarious, unprotected and simply superb. The potential fall is twice the length of the route! 3 user comments | 3 Stars Fluttery | E6 6a |
8 |
Sunstroke Direct 8m. Bridge the flared groove to access the hanging crack. | 1 Stars Technical | HVS 5b |