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Trad
Sun to mid-afternoon
Level
10 minsSeepage
This is the towering white wall first glimpsed from the approach path. In common with the rest of Gordale, the climbing here varies from hard and well-protected sport and near-sport routes to dangerous trad routes with intimidating lines. The rock reflects the nature of the climbing sometimes superb, and at others diabolical and loose particularly on the right-hand side around the route Rebel and its derivatives. Guidebook page 304.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
1 |
Promises, Promises 20m. A reasonable pitch at a friendly grade. 2 user comments | 1 Stars Pumpy | 6a |
2 |
Special Needs A poor route connecting the sport routes on either side. 1 user comment | E4 5c | |
3 |
I'm Forever Threatening 20m. A decent pitch which is slightly harder than its left-hand neighbour. It can be wet at the bottom but you can usually get... 2 user comments | 1 Stars Pumpy | 6b+ |
4 |
Nothing to Declare 36m. A relatively popular pitch with sound gear on the toughest section but with some bold climbing in its first half. Start... 2 user comments | 2 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E5 6a |
5 |
Decree Nisi No description included yet. | 2 Stars | E5 6b |
6 |
Concrete Jungle 27m. A sport route of sorts. Start at the loose corner/groove and climb to bolt. Move up and then left via a couple more bolts... | 2 Stars Pumpy Loose | 7b+ |
7 |
A New Underground 1) 6a 2) 4a | 1 Stars | E6 6a |
8 |
The Cement Garden 27m. The groove and wall left of Face Route has a grade which varies from 7b+ to 7c+ and E6 6c depending on who you ask; so... 2 user comments | 3 Stars Pumpy Loose | 7c |
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Face Route Top 50 One of Yorkshire's classic E3s. Excellent moves and wild positions provide the fun. Much of the fixed gear is old but there is... 7 user comments | 3 Stars Technical Pumpy | E3 6a |
10 |
Mirage 25m. A fierce technical exercise on good rock once established on the meat of the line. Start up Face Route (wires required)... | 3 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy | 8a |
11 |
Mossdale Trip An impressive route covering some extremely serious ground.1) 6b, 30m. Start at the arete on the right-hand side of the... | 2 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E6 6a |
12 |
Jenny Wren A bold expedition moving left out on to the walls of Face Route after a tottery first pitch. 1) 5b, 20m. Start as for... | 1 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E5 6a |
13 |
Rebel A demanding climb in an intimidating location. 1) 5b, 20m. Pitch one of Jenny Wren.2) 6b, 15m. Move up and right into... | 3 Stars Strong Pumpy Fluttery | E5 6b |
14 |
Revolt A left-hand variation on the second pitch of Rebel.1) 5b, 20m. Pitch one of Jenny Wren.2) 6b, 16m. Move left and up to... | 2 Stars Strong Pumpy Fluttery | E5 6b |
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The Cause A right-hand variation on the second pitch of Rebel.1) 5b, 20m. Pitch one of Jenny Wren.2) 6b, 18m. As for Rebel to the... | 2 Stars Strong Pumpy Fluttery | E5 6b |
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The Good, The Bad And The Ugly 1) 6b 2) 6b 3) 6a | 2 Stars | E7 6b |
17 |
Block And Decker 15m. Start at some well concealed bolts and climb the wall. 3 user comments | 6b+ | |
18 |
The Hungerford Massacre 15m. A rarley attempted line. Start from the ledge above and left of the lower waterfall that is gained along a ledge from the... | 7a+ | |
