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The finest pinnacle in the valley is in a dramatic setting, leaning out over the river and the ogling walkers. The routes are perhaps not as good as you might expect, and Easter Island itself has been over-sold in the past, however, there are still some great ticks, all of which finish with that rare summit feeling. Guidebook page 306.
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Original Route Poor, but the easiest way up the tower, and one of the earliest limestone routes in the Peak. From the col at the back of the... 1 user comment | Fluttery Loose | HS 4a |
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The Wong Edge The once-pegged cracks in the uphill face of the tower give a strenuous tussle. From the resting ledge on the right, step back... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Technical Crimpy | E3 6a |
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The Groove Bridge and battle into, then up, the leaning corner to reach relief on a shelf. Finish up the more amenable groove behind. | 1 Stars Technical | E2 5c |
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The Gladiator An unequal battle for many. Climb the rib, then the sustained pocketed crack with difficulty (old peg) to an eventual breather... 3 user comments | 3 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy | E4 6a |
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Steve's Route Start up Eye of the Tiger but break left and climb the wall via some desperate fingery climbing to the lower-off. | 2 Stars Technical | E6 6c |
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Eye of the Tiger Cue the Rocky music. A big bruising pitch up the finest bit of rock in the valley. Mega-classic and about sport 7c. From the... 1 user comment | 3 Stars Technical Crimpy Fluttery | E7 6c |
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The White Edge Once a spectacular aid route and now a worthwhile free outing. Climb the crack just left of the arete, with a breather around... 1 user comment | 1 Stars Pumpy | E3 6a |
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Easter Island Almost a great classic, though the grassy grot just to the right of the lower section is a bit of a spoiler - you will either... 6 user comments | 2 Stars | E1 5b |