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Afternoon sun
Up and Down
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Windy
This excellent area is easy to reach and has some great rock. Sadly the central section fell down in the winter of 2000/01. It contained several routes including Grip ?89, the route this sector took its name from. Guidebook page 172.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
1 |
Seat of Learning Super technical and powerful climbing up a surprisingly difficult scoop on small layaways. Follow Font of Knowledge for the... | 1 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy | 7c |
2 |
The Font of Knowledge A big line direct up the impending face with some tough moves at the top. | 2 Stars Strong Pumpy | 7c |
3 |
Biscuits for Smut An attractive hanging groove which requires some thought and is difficult to flash. 1 user comment | 2 Stars Pumpy | 7b |
4 |
Reactor Meltdown Start up Biscuits for Smut, via its conglomerate, then move right to a hidden flake. Follow the arete above on its left-hand... 2 user comments | 2 Stars Technical Fluttery | 7b+ |
5 |
Grip '89 (Audi 80 vs the Law) Fallen down. The central crack once gave a superb pitch. 3 user comments | 3 Stars | 6c+ |
6 |
Guardian Angel Superb face work with a complex blind crack in the headwall. Pass the third bolt directly for the 7b+ grade. | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 7b+ |
7 |
Brooklyn Bimbo The lower half packs it in on amazing flowstone while the upper arete is exhilarating. It is slightly spoilt by a mid-height... | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 7b+ |