Adjacent Areas
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Trad
Lots of sun!
Up and Down
15 minsAbseil
Tidal
Windy
The right-hand section of the area is a fine section of cliff that is tidal towards its eastern end. Guidebook page 392.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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The Adventures of Portland Bill An unusual low-level traverse that provides a long and interesting tour of some of the very best rock and positions on this... 2 user comments | 2 Stars Pumpy | E2 5b |
2 |
Strongbow Similar quality to Gypsy (page 291 ) with some nice steep climbing. Start at a right-facing corner. High in the grade.1)... 5 user comments | 2 Stars Pumpy | E1 5b |
3 |
Vortices A mix of the sustained and strenuous on a strong line makes this a route worth tracking down. Start right of a corner, below a... 8 user comments | 2 Stars Pumpy | E2 5c |
4 |
The Mace Bold and technical on both pitches. Recommended.1) 6b, 18m. Ascend past a triangular niche - thread - and move leftwards to... | 1 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E5 6b |
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Acapulco More strenuous than bold but with a committing start. Start 3m left of where the flat ledges drop away.1) 6a, 18m. Climb... | 2 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E4 6a |
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The Planet A great trip - very exposed and a touch run-out on the second pitch. The first pitch has suffered a rockfall but has been... 4 user comments | 2 Stars | E3 5c |
7 |
White Dwarf Variation to The Planet pitch 2. Climb the centre of the fine wall above the middle section of The Planet traverse. 1 user comment | 1 Stars Pumpy | E2 5c |
8 |
Ximenes A classic crack-line which is sustained, athletic and protectable all the way. Start 10m right of the big corner below the... 6 user comments | 3 Stars Pumpy | E2 5c |
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Gimcrack One of the more amenable, but difficult-to-access climbs on this section of the Boulder Ruckle. Start at a low-angled section... 1 user comment | 1 Stars | VS 4b |
