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10 minsWhen viewed from Windy Ledge, this thin tower looks like it will fall down at any minute. However, it is standing the test of time and has three decent routes on it. Guidebook page 59.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
1 |
Augean The crack right of the arete is quite steep and exhibits that Stoney oddity of being polished and loose at the same time.... | 1 Stars Pumpy Loose | VS 4c |
2 |
Hercules Start on the right and climb to a scary mantel onto a ledge; a runner in the corner and a second belayer out left are... | Fluttery | E4 5c |
3 |
Ivy Grotto Direct The long groove is a fine line with some interesting rock but the name is becoming more apt as the years roll by. | HVS 5a | |
4 |
Mineshaft The deep rift over to the right is mostly used as a way down, though it gives an easy bit of chimneying. | 1 Stars Graunchy | M |
5 |
Tantalus Climb to the cave, traverse right for a couple of metres then up a groove to a ledge and tree belay. Traverse right again to a... | Rounded | HS 4b |
6 |
Glory Road A good, open route. Follow the left-hand groove. 3 user comments | 1 Stars Pumpy | VS 4b |
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Sin Top 50 The right-hand groove gives steady, open climbing and bridging, on polished holds, with loads of gear. Amazingly, the route was... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Pumpy | VS 4c |
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Lucy Simmons A lonely detour onto the front face of the tower gives a few good moves in a fine position. Try not to think about what is... 7 user comments | 1 Stars Crimpy Fluttery | E2 5b |
