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The twinned sockets provide one of the Peak's more unusual climbing venues - a pair of water-worn caves where the dark art of aid climbing can still be practised. For those after the free routes, Police and Thieves and The Umpire are well worth seeking out. Guidebook page 304.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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The Archers The pillar to the left of the smaller cave leads to an overhang. Move right under this and sprint for the trees. 1 user comment | Technical | E5 6b |
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The Ball An interesting aid route exiting the smaller left-hand cave, including a bit of downhill climbing to pass the lip. The gear is... | 1 Stars Technical | A2 |
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Pumping Iron The right-slanting overlap between the caves is as strenuous as the name suggests. From the ledge, undercut and layaway along... | 1 Stars Strong Pumpy | E5 6b |
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Restricted Practices The right-hand side of the wall between the caves is technical to start. Trend left through the overhangs, and pull through to... | Technical | E5 6b |
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The Wicked Start inside the left-hand edge of the arch, and climb the pillar and thin crack in the roof out to join The Bat. 1 user comment | 1 Stars | A2 |
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The Bat A classic aid route which is pretty straightforward with solid bolts. Climb the central pillar, then cross the roof bat-style,... 1 user comment | 3 Stars Pumpy | A2 |
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Middle Stump Back breaking work up the right-hand leaning wall, following a vague line of weakness and joining The Bat just short of the... | 3 Stars Reachy Pumpy | A2 |
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Follow the Bear From the base of the pillar on the right, trend left, hugging the lip of the cave following the line of fixed gear. Don't fall. | Technical | E5 6b |
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Police and Thieves A fine, devious pitch, with plenty of good climbing. Climb the awkward wall for 5m, then head left past a crumbly flake. Climb... | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | E4 6a |
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The Umpire Start as for Police and Thieves, but continue up an awkward little groove until a ledge on the right can be gained. Climb the... | 1 Stars Technical | E3 5c |