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A couple of fine if diminutive spires that are one of the attractions of the crag - summiting both of them is a 'must do' on a first visit. The top block of the Needle is reputed to wobble in a high wind. Guidebook page 215.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Steeple Groove 8m. The polished groove between the blocks leads towards the summit of the Steeple. Sadly W.Bennison beat you to it! 1 user comment | 1 Stars | HVD |
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Steeple Face 9m. From the top of the blocks climb the centre of the steep tower with increasing difficulty. Bold - avoiding the arete is... | 1 Stars Technical Fluttery | E1 5b |
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Steeple Chimney 9m. Use blocks to enter the chimney splitting the south face of the Steeple. Inside is secure but a thrash, outside is less of... | 1 Stars Graunchy | VD |
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Centre Fold 8m. Sketch up the centre of the face right of the chimney until the ledge on the arete can be reached. Finish up the arete. | Crimpy | HVS 5c |
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Chop Yat Ridge 8m. Start at the foot of the west ridge of the Steeple. Climb the ridge to a horizontal break at 3m, then move right and climb... 1 user comment | 1 Stars Crimpy Rounded | S 4a |
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Steeple Gap 7m. The easy polished groove to the right of Chop Yat Ridge leads to a junction with the upper part of Steeple Groove. | M | |
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Main Route 8m. From below the huge block, climb the arete to a ledge. Move left and climb the south face - polished. Beware, the descent... 2 user comments | 1 Stars Rounded | D |
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North Route Top 50 8m. Climb a thin flake and make a long reach to pass the awkward bulge (flat holds and bold), continue using the sharp arete. 1 user comment | 2 Stars Pumpy Rounded Fluttery | E1 5a |
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West Face Direct 8m. Impressive climbing past the horizontal crack and up the shallow groove in the centre of the wall. Bold and technical. | 1 Stars Technical Fluttery | E4 6b |
