Piton Route | VS Trad climb in the Avon Gorge

United Kingdom / England / Bristol
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Quick Info

Grade VS
Type Trad climb
Crag Avon Gorge
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent F G Balcombe (1936)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade VS
Type Trad climb
Crag Avon Gorge
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent F G Balcombe (1936)
Recorded repeats 0
Contributors
1 contribution since 8th May 2021.

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Ascents

1 successful ascent recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

Probably with J Sheppard.

The cliffs above were lined with hundreds of spectators craning their necks over the top, the railings groaning under their unaccustomed load; the passing pleasure steamers on the [river] Avon hooted at us while their passengers waved and pointed...the police were turned out in force to rescue us...