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Freedom Slaves.
tlΩ
E4 6c
Climb the groove right of
The Gymnic
to the overhang then go
straight through the roof (rumoured to be more solid than it
looks) and finish up the arete above.
FA. Paul Fearn 1994
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Cold Shoulder.
hΩ
E1 5b
Start up
Amain,
then make an exposed traverse left above the
main overhang to finish up the left arete above
The Gymnic
.
FA. Mark Kemball, Bill McKee 1981
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Amain .
2
pΩ
HVS 5a
The hanging crack right of the cave opening is entered by a
tough struggle. Follow the easier corner crack above. Exit left or
right with no change in grade.
FA. John Loy, Dave Johnson, Dave Mellor 1960
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Russian Roulette.
Ω
HVS 5b
An eliminate following the crack squeezed between
Amain
and
the arete to the right. Finish out on the arete itself.
FA. Mick Horlov, Bob Dearman 1978
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Looking at Blue.
fΩ
HVS 5b
Another contrived line starting up the thin crack left of
Impendant
and finishing out on the arete of
Russian Roulette
.
FA. Gary Gibson 1979
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Impendant .
2
sΩ
VS 4c
A bit of an oddity, a limestone jamming crack that proves to be
worthwhile, popular and sustained at the grade.
FA. John Loy, Dave Mellor 1960
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Shattered Crack.
Ω
VDiff
From the foot of
Impendant,
step right over the void and move
up onto a suspect block. The crack above is less shattered than
the name suggest. Finish with care up steep grass.
FA. John Loy, R.Precious 1959
50m left of the Flying Buttress is a slim tower of rock, with ivy
on its left side, and one worthwhile climb. Beyond this are a
couple more interesting offerings, then a descent gully.
1
Pedestal Branch .
kΩ
VDiff
Start up the chimney but branch left behind the ivy to locate the
Pedestal. Finish up the crack above this.
FA. John Loy 1960
2
Bifurous Chimney. . . . . . . .
kΩ
VDiff
The deep and wide rift on the left is interesting.
FA. Don Morrison 1961
3
The Bigot Direct.
1
tfΩ
E3 6a
The steep thin cracks just left of the arete are fierce, but soon
ease. Originally the route came in from the left at HVS 5b.
FA. (Direct) Gary Gibson 1979. FA. (Original) John Fleming 1976
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Beachcomber .
1
Ω
HVS 5a
Climb the face of the tower, and the short crack to the overhang.
Step left to pass this, then move back right to finish up the
well-positioned face above. Do it before the ivy wins.
FA. Chris Jackson, Rod Haslam 1978
Of most interest at this end of the crag is the Flying Buttress and
its surrounding walls.
5
Gruesome Groove .
Ω
VS 4c
The not-too-gruesome groove to a choice of exits.
FA. John Loy, G Armstrong 1965
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Scorpion.
1
fΩ
E2 5c
Climb to a niche, then pull right (hard) to the hanging flake. Go up
this with difficulty, to reach the easier, but looser final arete.
FA. M.Quinn, J.Dutton, B.Samuals (2 pegs) 1966
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The Gymnic.
1
Ω
HVS 5a
Left of the through-cave, tackle the twin cracks and the bulge to
access the interesting groove above. Although highly polished, it
remains popular. Exit either side of the final roof.
Photo on previous page
.
FA. John Loy, Harry Gillott, Brian Stokes, Ted Howard 1960
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Ravensdale
Beachcomber and Flying Buttress
Descent
14m
20m
North
Southwest
Southeast
Stoney
Horseshoe Smalldale Harpur Hill
Lovers' Leap Beerhouse
Craig-y-Biceps
Staden Q Chee Dale U.
Che Dale L.
Blackwell D.
Raven Tor
Water-c.-Jolly
Ravensdale
Aldery Cliff Taddington Rheinstor