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Lots of sun!
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20 minsAbseil
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An intimidating section of cliff that sports lots of large overhangs, both at the bottom and top of the wall. The area (aka Thunderball Bay) is very atmospheric, and the routes all have a remote and committing feel about them. Guidebook page 380.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Sun Streets An exposed climb in a good position.1) 5b, 15m. Ascend a short groove to the right of the pointed block to its capping... 4 user comments | 1 Stars | E2 5b |
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Snowdrop An intimidating route with lots of exposure on its second pitch. Start under the perfect groove on the edge of the bay.1)... 2 user comments | 1 Stars | E1 5b |
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St Elmo's Firé An exposed arete with quality climbing tempered by a necky start. Starts 3m right of Snowdrop.1) 5c, 15m. Launch out over a... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | E3 5c |
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Thunderball An incredibly intimidating line that requires good route finding on the second pitch, which snakes through the upper overhangs.... 10 user comments | 3 Stars Strong Pumpy | E1 5b |
5 |
Jo Top 50 A brilliant climb. Varied, well protected and in a remote location. Start at the back of the bay at a cave.1) 4c, 17m.... 8 user comments | 3 Stars Pumpy | HVS 5a |
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Relax and Swing A mind and body-blowing experience. The highlight is a Separate-Reality-style ceiling crack. Start 5m right of Jo at the large... 1 user comment | 3 Stars Strong Pumpy | E5 6a |
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Sardine Special More roof work - not as wide as Relax and Swing, but harder.1) 6b, 12m. The original starting boulder has moved, so... | 1 Stars Strong | E5 6b |
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Jug Index Another fun roof problem. 1) 6b, 12m. From the raised ledge, cross the centre of the 2m ceiling (thread) past the jug, to a... | 1 Stars Strong | E4 6b |
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Future Primitive A real beauty but the serious start puts off many attempts.1) 6b, 20m. Gain a groove and follow it to a small roof. Swing... | 1 Stars Strong Fluttery | E4 6b |
