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A popular wall of excellent rock that rises above a good ledge set well above the sea. The climbs are steep and well-protected, the majority of the lines following vertical cracks of various sizes. Guidebook page 250.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Ra The widening corner-crack, split by good ledges, gives a challenging pitch that would not feel out of place on a Grit Edge.... | 2 Stars Strong Pumpy | HVS 5a |
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Illustrated Man An enjoyable exercise that follows the thin crack and small corner/groove in the arete right of Ra. Start as for Ra.17m.... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Technical | E2 5b |
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Dialectic An enticing and much-attempted pitch with good gear. Start below an open corner right of Ra.18m. Move up to the crack in... | 2 Stars Technical | HVS 5b |
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Axis Fine sustained climbing up the left-facing corner-crack in the centre of the wall is preceded by a short, fingery start. Start... | 2 Stars Pumpy Crimpy | VS 5a |
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Exodus Not quite as good as its nearby cousins but still very worthwhile. Start as for Axis.20m. Climb the hard initial wall of... | 1 Stars Pumpy | VS 5a |
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Fourteen Fathoms Surprisingly exposed and fingery climbing on the upper wall but with good gear. Low in the grade. Start as for Axis.19m.... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Technical | E2 5c |
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Cruising for a Bruising A gymnastic outing up the lower half of the wall, with a much easier finish. Start below the long, low roof at the right-hand... | 1 Stars Strong | E2 5c |