Flying Buttress
5.5 YDS 4b French 13 Ewbanks IV+ UIAA 11 ZA MS 4a British
| Type: | Trad, 275 ft (83 m), 5 pitches |
| GPS: | 53.09185, -4.04788 |
| FA: | J Menlove Edwards, 1931 |
| Page Views: | 3,509 total · 20/month |
| Shared By: | Rob Lilley on Jul 31, 2012 |
| Admins: | Chris Owen, Euan Cameron, Jack Copland |
Description
An essential classic. Steep and exposed, but furnished with the regular occurrence of positive holds.
Pitch 1 (55ft) Head up the middle of the buttress.
Pitch 2 (60ft) Continue up to the larger pinnacles.
Pitch 3 (65ft) Drop down in the gap and climb the steep wall on the left.
Pitch 4 (50ft) Follow the slab rightwards to a ledge.
Pitch 5 (50ft) The awkward chimney on the right is thankfully short lived.



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