Clarion Call | 7a Sport route at Chee Dale

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One of the first routes in the UK to be bolted specifically for the purpose of free climbing. Bolt protected free routes had existed but were typically reliant on gear left behind by aid climbers (pegs, caving bolts etc.)

The route was subsequently de-bolted by Paul Mitchell and climbed at E6 by Nick Dixon. Following a more accepting attitude towards sport climbing it was re-bolted and has become a very popular route.

Contributors: remus
Added 13th December 2020. Last updated 16th February 2024.

Ascents

3 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Gary Gibson Lead | worked 31st Aug 1983
Nick Dixon Lead | worked 1983

Climbed without the bolts at E6 6a, he used a piece of rock to hammer in a peg mid way through the ascent.

Seb Grieve Solo | worked