The Pinnacle

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Evening sun
Level
60 mins
Windy

A magnificent chunk of rock with routes that give stunning exposure and are well worth the effort of the arduous approach. Guidebook page 64.

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1
Shrike
A superbly positioned route with massive exposure from the first move.1) 5c, 12m. Climb a crack, then traverse left before...
1 user comment
 
3 Stars
Pumpy
E2 5c
2
The Axe Top 50
The amazing arete gives a magnificent long pitch for which the word 'exposed' is nowhere near descriptive enough. Photo on page...
 
3 Stars
Pumpy
E4 6a
3
Octo
A great corner-climb, and as well-positioned as you would expect for this wall. The approach scramble across steep grass needs...
 
2 Stars
Strong
Graunchy
E1 5b
4
Pinnacle Arete
A great route which is best used to finish a route on East Buttress. Start below the groove, right of the arete right of...
 
2 Stars
E2 5b
5
The Hand Traverse
A great finish to either of the previous two routes.1) 5c, 25m. Make a gripping finger-tip traverse left across the wall,...
 
2 Stars
Pumpy
E2 5c
  • Latest Comments

    For CLOGWYN DU'R ARDDU

    Longland's Climb
    "Michael MichaelJarrettPhD@Gmail.com I did this route in 1968/69 it was absolut..." 05/May

    Jelly Roll
    "Just got do do it for that top pitch!" 15/Dec top50

    Shrike
    "Wonderful, beautiful route. One of the best I've done. But NOT E2, ever." 11/Jun

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