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Hyperspace. E3 5c

5.10d, Trad, 230 ft (70 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Paul Ross ,Denis Byrne-Peare.July 7th 1989
International > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Lake District > Buttermere Valley > Honister Crag

Description

Sustained exposed climbing up the impressive left wall of The Comet. P1)Start as for The Comet. 65' Climb the corner until forced into a crack,up this to a large ledge.65'5.8 (4c). P2)Up easy ledges then climb steeply up to the left on a line of small but good handholds to a small ledge at 15'.Climb a shallow groove on the left edge of the wall.Continue through an arch of small overhangs by pulling right onto a pedestal block.A deep groove is followed to the top and a large block belay.165'5.10d.(E3 5c)A superb pitch.

Location

Honister Crag, Buttermere. See FRCC guide to Buttermere and Eastern Crags

Protection

Normal rack stoppers and cams

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Paul Ross starting up P2
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A) Hyperspace E3 5c. B} Ozymandias E3 5c  C0 The Comet
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