Adjacent Areas
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Afternoon sun
Downhill
7 minsThe quarry continues rightwards from Gingerbread Slab but its quality deteriorates rapidly and the trees have reclaimed most of the rock. One section which is worth a visit is a wall rising above a band of sandy red rock and with an arrow-straight corner-crack to its right. The rock on this wall is often sandy, especially after rain. Guidebook page 259.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Ratus Norvegicus 16m. Fierce, serious climbing up the left-hand side of Red Wall. Climb the steep wall rightwards (crux) then the hairline crack... | Technical Fluttery | E5 6b |
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Delectable Direct 15m. The thin crack in the centre of the wall can be dirty after rain. At other times it is followed direct when it gives... 13 user comments | 2 Stars Technical | E1 5c |
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Red Wall 18m. A worthwhile climb though with a fearsome finish. Climb the lower wall rightwards and a short corner to a sandy ledge and... 11 user comments | 1 Stars Strong | E2 5c |
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The Delectable Variation 24m. Altogether a better way up the wall. Climb Red Wall to the sandy ledge/stance. Traverse the delicate wall on the left all... 8 user comments | 3 Stars Fluttery | VS 4c |
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Cordite Crack 18m. The wide and intimidating layback crack is approached over ledges and best attacked with your bold head on, just blast up... 2 user comments | 1 Stars Pumpy Fluttery | VS 4b |
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Skyline 18m. The odd blocky crack right on the arete | Pumpy Loose | E3 5b |
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Block Wall 18m. Attack the thin seam splitting the front face of the block. Pity about the tree. | Technical Crimpy | E4 6b |