West Route | E6 Trad climb at Cheddar Gorge

United Kingdom / England / Somerset / Cheddar

Quick Info

Grade E6
Type Trad climb
Crag Cheddar Gorge
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent Arnis Strapcans, Steve Monks (8th Oct 1978)
Recorded repeats 2

Quick Info

Grade E6
Type Trad climb
Crag Cheddar Gorge
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent Arnis Strapcans, Steve Monks (8th Oct 1978)
Recorded repeats 2
Contributors
42 contributions since 7th July 2025.
22 contributions since 30th November 2023.

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Ascents

4 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent. With Steve Monks. With some points of aid.

Strapcans and Monks used one point of aid: a hanging belay mid-pitch.

The finest and most demanding undertaking in Cheddar. Sustained technical difficulty in an unparalleled position. [1]

References

[1] Arnis Strapcans' first ascents book 2, Mountain Heritage Trust collection.

First ascent. With Arnis Strapcans. With some points of aid.

References

[1] Arnis Strapcans' first ascents book 2, Mountain Heritage Trust collection.

Duncan Critchley Lead | ground up 6th Oct 1984 E6
First free ascent.
Paul Smith Lead | worked 6th Oct 1984