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.
3 recorded ascents.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Gary Gibson | Lead | worked | 31st Aug 1983 | |
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First ascent.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rocktalk/origins_of_sport_climbing-741933?v=1#x9562649 |
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| Nick Dixon | Lead | worked | 1983 | |
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Climbed without the bolts at E6 6a, he used a piece of rock to hammer in a peg mid way through the ascent. |
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| Seb Grieve | Solo | worked | ||
References[1] Page 56 https://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/DownloadHandler.ashx?id=1291 |
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