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The main, central section of the crag is 30m high and overhangs at around 30 degrees. The climbs are serious, and although the holds are generally good, the routes are incredibly sustained. The majority of the routes rely on a good deal of fixed gear for protection, which should always be backed up if possible. Guidebook page 366.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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The Long Traverse A journey beneath some of the UK's most adventurous climbing terrain. Usually accomplished as a DWS. Start at sea level in... | 3 Stars | VD |
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Sacrosanct A serious but spectacular line whose first pitch needs a careful approach. Start a few metres to the right of the fault-line at... | 2 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E1 5a |
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Free the Spirit An awesome route taking the middle of the Sanctuary Wall at its most intimidating. The climbing is superb. Much of the gear is... | 3 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E6 6a |
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Caribbean Blue An outrageously-positioned line that links a series of good holds up the seemingly blank and severely overhanging wall. The... | 3 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E6 6a |
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Call to Arms The severely overhanging, narrow corner that dominates the main section of the Sanctuary Wall presents a daunting line. Very... 1 user comment | 3 Stars Pumpy | E4 5c |
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Incubus A lesson in adventure on a route with a fearful name and reputation gives a sensational trip onto the Sanctuary Wall at a... | 3 Stars Strong Pumpy | E1 5b |
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False Gods The best introduction to the harder routes on the wall provides reasonably protected climbing on good holds. It is advisable to... | 2 Stars Pumpy Loose | E5 6a |