Cemetery Gates  5.9

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Type:  Trad, 2 pitches, 170 feet Consensus:  5.9+ [details] FA:  J.Brown, D.Whiilans 1951 Submitted By:  Chris Owen on Dec 1, 2007 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (6) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: Rob on the direct finish (Grim Jim) 5.10b/c

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Description 

Very airy and ballsy route for its day. Surprisingly climbed before Cenotaph Corner. Steep, exposed and strenuous.

1) 110ft 5.9. A sensational pitch. Up the arete and bear left into the crack up this then the wall above on generally good holds, no room for error though, onto a ledge and belay (nuts).

2) 60ft 5.8. Step right and climb the steep, steep arete and around a little to the right, then up to finish.

Location 

The right hand side of the right wall. Descend from Cenotaph Corner down a chimney to a tree below the right arete of the wall.

Protection 

Nuts, cams.

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Marc Chrysanthou on Pitch 1.