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Little Chamonix

Name: Little Chamonix
Rating: 3.5

5.4 YDS 4a French 12 Ewbanks IV UIAA 10 ZA VD 3c British

Routes in Shepherds Crag

	Adam VS 5a T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Ardus T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Bludgeon, E1 5b, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Catbells ...Hike T,S 3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a V-easy 3 WI1 C0 Easy Snow PG13
	Conclusion E1 5b T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Derision Groove T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Eve VS 4c T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Fisher's Folly T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Just Another Expedition. T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Little Chamonix T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Prodigal Sons. . Combe Ghyll 5.11R . E3 6a. T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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Type:	Trad, 210 ft (64 m), 4 pitches
FA:	Bently Beetham . May 1946
Page Views:	7,121 total · 44/month
Shared By:	USBRIT Ross on Dec 11, 2009
Admins:	Chris Owen, Euan Cameron Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

Shepherds Crag has about 130 routes to choose from of all grades. It is about 100 yards from the road which adds to its popularity. Possibly due to its low grade and fine situations Little Chamonix could be the most climbed and photographed route in the Lake District. It has been climbed in roller skates and boxing gloves,and other stunts, such as one arm ,one leg etc.. .P1)Start up a corner with a short crack. Climb the crack left of the pedestal blocks.Move up into the groove the left over a flake mantleshelf to big ledge with belays5.4 90'P2) Up earth ledges to belay below a groove.40'P3)Climb the groove until the overhang is reached. Move across the table block then step across and up to the saddle belay.5.4 40'P4)Climb up steep flakes to a move right then move off the top of the flake to a fine finish and great views .