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The Walk on the Wild Side. HVS 5a
5.8+,
Trad, 195 ft (59 m), 2 pitches,
Avg: 2 from 1
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FA: Paul Ross Pete Armstrong. Aug 4th 1995
International
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Lake District
> Borrowdale Valley
> Falcon Crags
Description
Takes a direct line up the very center of the crag . Starts above the same Hawthorn bush as Plastic Happiness.An exposed adventure up the central section of Falcon crag. Possibly still awaiting a second ascent?
P1)Boldly climb the bulges directly above the hawthorn ,then follow the right facing groove . Climb slightly up left and back diagonally right,follow a broken seam to the foot of the obvious three step groove.Belay near its top on a small ledge .Large friend or Hex useful for belay.(4c)5.7+ 100'
P2)From the top of the ramp climb straight up the very steep wall to a niche where the difficulties ease.Follow easier rock directly to the summit with fine views..5.8 (5a) 95'
Location
Upper Falcon crag .. FRCC guide to Borrowdale
Protection
Normal rack cams stoppers
[Hide Photo] Poor photo of P.Ross and P Armstrong top of the stepped grove on the first pitch
[Hide Photo] Pete Armstrong on P1
[Hide Photo] Pete Armstrong arriving at the belay of the first pitch.FA.1995
Keswick, Cumbria