Crowley's Crack | E2 (approx) Multi-pitch at Beachy Head

United Kingdom / England / East Sussex / Eastbourne

Quick Info

Grade E2 (approx)
Type Trad climb
Pitches 2
Crag Beachy Head
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Chalk
History
First ascent Mick Fowler (13th Apr 1980)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade E2 (approx)
Type Trad climb
Pitches 2
Crag Beachy Head
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Chalk
History
First ascent Mick Fowler (13th Apr 1980)
Recorded repeats 0
2 pitches. Also known as The Cuillin Crack.

MXS.

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Ascents

1 successful ascent and 1 unsuccessful attempt recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade

Crowley lead the first two-thirds of the route (P1), but was forcibly rescued by the coastguard and top-roped the remainder of the climb. The standard of climbing to achieve his high point was likely the most difficult achieved in Britain at the time.

First ascent. First free ascent.

With M Morrison and B Wyvill.