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The left-hand of the three taller buttresses has an excellent set of climbs which can conveniently be split at the large ledge, helping to give a mountain feel to the climbs. Generally the rock is clean and rapid drying. Guidebook page 298.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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The Privy 15m. The left-hand side of the buttress. Climb the centre of the face via a shallow groove then move left and pull over the... | Rounded | HVS 5a |
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Giant's Stair 15m. A worthwhile outing up the right edge of the buttress. Start via the right-slanting flake, then move left a little and... | 2 Stars Rounded | VS 4c |
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Great Chimney 16m. A fine climb at an amenable grade following a strong line. Climb the chimney until it is possible to tunnel through to... | 3 Stars Graunchy | D |
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'A' Buttress Left-hand 8m. An alternative start to the next route. | VD | |
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'A' Buttress Direct 18m. Worthwhile and interesting, though not hugely direct. From the foot of the buttress, head up with a jig right to pass the... | 2 Stars Rounded | VD |
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'A' Buttress Right-hand 8m. A right-hand start up the steep wall and short crack/groove. | Pumpy | S 4a |
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The God Machine 12m. The tilted and photogenic arete that hangs over the ledge is gained via the rounded rib below. If you fall, don't bounce! 1 user comment | 1 Stars Strong Pumpy | E3 5c |
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The Wind Tunnel 12m. The large scooped groove is approached via the rather crusty slab. Climb boldly to a steep finish. | HVS 5a | |
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Aeolian Wall 12m. Climb straight up the slab heading for a large 'ear'. Mantel over this then head through the bulges to reach the flanges... | 1 Stars Pumpy | VS 5a |
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Delicatessen 12m. A nicely varied classic. Cross the slab rightwards just above the overhangs (delicate) then climb up to the fine crack... | 3 Stars Pumpy Rounded | VS 4c |
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Chockstone Crack 10m. The straight and deep cleft on the right of the tall wall. | D | |
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Archer's Chimney 8m. The next deep chimney reached by a sporting grass bank. | D | |
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Sagittarius 10m. The left-hand crack is probably the pick of the trio. | 1 Stars Pumpy | VS 4c |
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The Quiver 10m. Wobble up the central crack passing the half-height roof with difficulty. | 1 Stars | VS 5a |
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Wide Eyed and Witless 10m. The thin right-hand crack passing a mini-peapod. | Crimpy | VS 4c |