Leviathan | 9a/8B+ Traverse at Kyloe-in-the-Woods

United Kingdom / England / Northumberland / Belford

Quick Info

Grade 9a / 8B+
Type Traverse
Crag Kyloe-in-the-Woods
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Malcolm Smith (1994)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade 9a / 8B+
Type Traverse
Crag Kyloe-in-the-Woods
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Malcolm Smith (1994)
Recorded repeats 0
Eliminate. Extension of Lothlorian.

A legendary test piece from Malcolm Smith which he climbed with a set of rules, being no resting on jams and no low foot ledges.

Contributors
26 contributions since 13th March 2026.
1 contribution since 13th March 2026.

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Ascents

1 successful ascent and 1 unsuccessful attempt recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] Correspondence with Malc over email.

Andy put some time in attempting to repeat the problem, but ultimately fell near the end.

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/threads/malcolm-smith-climbing-legend.23815/post-439982