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A more serious section of cliff than those to its west with a collection of hard, steep pitches that are not always on reliable rock. The unusual line of Avernus is by far and away the most popular climb hereabouts. Guidebook page 410.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Styx Climb the corner to the fault-line and then its continuation above to reach the top of The Pedestal. | S | |
2 |
Cerberus Climb the wall to the fault-line and continue up the corner above to a loose finish. | Loose | S 4a |
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Strenuosity Climb the crack to the overhung niche. Move left along the fault-line until a short and loose corner and wall can be climbed to... | Loose | HVS 4c |
4 |
Graduation Day A good climb up the left-hand wall of the zawn that requires some bizarre contortions. Start at a corner and ascend flakes to... 2 user comments | 1 Stars Pumpy | E2 5c |
5 |
Avernus Top 50 A hugely entertaining and fun outing exiting through the same blow-hole as Graduation Day, but at a significantly easier grade.... 9 user comments | 3 Stars | S 4a |
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The Ferryman Waits The non-line opposite Graduation Day. Gain the scoop by a rightward hand-traverse from the left-hand crack. A hard, blind... | E3 6a | |
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Crepitus Start from the higher ledge east of the zawn. Climb the lower bulge and corner - loose. | Loose | HVS 4c |
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Rainy Day, Dream Away A double roof stack above the first part of the ledge. 2 user comments | Loose | E2 5c |
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Chance Encounter Start as for All the Shakespearoes. Climb to the lower overhang. Just below the corner, move left via powerful moves into a... | E4 6a | |
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All the Shakespearoes Start above the next rift in the ledge and follow the steep corner, finishing rightwards to skirt the roofs. 2 user comments | 1 Stars Pumpy | E3 5c |
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The Great Rock 'n' Dole Swindle The leaning buttress right of the last route has a hard pull over a roof in to a V-groove. | 1 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E3 6a |
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Tangerine Dream In the left wall of the bay, climb a crack, overhang and steep groove to the top. | 1 Stars | E1 5b |
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A Subtle Shade of Emptiness The hardest route in this area traces a line through the overhung bay, with awkward gear and plenty of arm work. From the back... | 2 Stars Strong Pumpy | E5 6b |
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Close to the Sun More steep stuff through multiple roofs in the right-hand side of the bay. There are four threads on the route. | 1 Stars Pumpy | E4 6b |