Wall of Horrors | E3 Trad climb at Almscliff

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Ascents

4 recorded ascents, including 1 unsuccessful ascent.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Allan Austin Solo | worked 28th Jun 1961
First ascent.

References

[1] Yorkshire Gritstone Volume 1, Almscliff to Slipstones 2012, page 93.

Arthur Dolphin Top Rope | worked 1944

References

[1] Yorkshire Gritstone Volume 1, Almscliff to Slipstones 2012, page 92.

[2]https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/the_stone_children_-_cutting_edge_climbing_in_the_1970s-13297

Joe Brown Boulder | did not finish 1950s

Brown bouldered out the start at around 6b.

References

[1] Yorkshire Gritstone Volume 1, Almscliff to Slipstones 2012, page 93.

John Syrett Lead | onsight 5th Nov 1970
Third ascent.

Third ascent and the first onsight.

John Stainforth:

John climbed it with ease, making it look like any other climb. He was ten minutes arranging a clog 1 wedge beneath the crux and climbed the whole route unhurriedly (20 mins). [1]

References

[1] Yorkshire Grit Volume 1, 2012. Page 93.

[2] On The Edge Issue 129, page 19