Rising Damp 

FA:  Dave Cuthbertson, D Mullin, 15th Oct 1977 Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.10a [details] Length:  3 pitches, 330 feet Views: 57 page views Submitted By: Euan Cameron on Aug 18, 2007 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Rising Damp, E1 5a (5.10a R)

Description 

This route provide some fine climbing on the Great Wall, and while not technically difficult, you should be confident at the grade to lead it.

1. Start up the prominent corner on the left side of the wall. When possible traverse right all the way until a good ledge is reached.

2. From the belay step up and right passing a piton runner. Keep moving right until you reach a good belay in the triangular niche.

3. Traverse right, and then move down slightly to gain a narrow ledge. Move along the ledge and then finish up the slab above.

Location 

Low level girdle of Central Wall.

Protection 

Trad Gear

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Simon leading out on Rising Damp.