Type: Trad, 140 ft (42 m), 2 pitches
FA: P Littlejohn
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Shared By: Nick Russell on Apr 16, 2014
Admins: Chris Owen, Euan Cameron

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A classic, sustained route following a slightly wandering but perfectly logical line up the centre of the buttress. The route is just on the friendly side of vertical, but past the belay ledge there is no real respite so move quickly or be prepared for a good pump!

Start beneath a small projecting pedestal at about 12m. Climb up to the left-facing corner bounding the left-hand side of the pedestal and make a few stiff pulls to gain the superbly-positioned belay on top. It is common to run the pitches together, and rope drag won't be an issue but a belay here is particularly advisable if the tide threatens!

From the left edge of the pedestal, move up and left to a rightwards-trending crack system. Follow the crack to it's end, never desperate but very sustained, then climb more directly to the top.

Location Suggest change

The normal abseil approach is from a block at the top of the buttress, and takes you down the arete on the (climber's) right. The base of the route is tidal, so make sure you leave time to finish at least the first (short) pitch.

Protection Suggest change

No fixed gear, other than a rusty piton at the top. Not sure why it's there really: you've already topped out by the time you reach it and there's a big block and other gear to build an anchor.

Plentiful nuts are essential and a couple of skinny slings for threads will be helpful.

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