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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 vote
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

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Poor photo of P.Ross and P Armstrong top of the stepped grove on the first pitch
[Hide Photo] Poor photo of P.Ross and P Armstrong top of the stepped grove on the first pitch
Pete Armstrong on P1
[Hide Photo] Pete Armstrong on P1
P.Ross on the second pitch
[Hide Photo] P.Ross on the second pitch
A) Route 1. E3 5c B) Walk on the Wild Side HVS 5a (unrepeted?)
[Hide Photo] A) Route 1. E3 5c B) Walk on the Wild Side HVS 5a (unrepeted?)
Pete Armstrong arriving at the belay  of the first pitch.FA.1995
[Hide Photo] Pete Armstrong arriving at the belay of the first pitch.FA.1995

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Paul Ross
Keswick, Cumbria
  5.8+
[Hide Comment] Possibly no second ascent as of 2013? Jul 6, 2013