The Final Round | E9/8a+ Trad climb at Dovedale

United Kingdom / England / Ashbourne
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Quick Info

Grade E9 / 8a+
Type Trad climb
Crag Dovedale
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent Tom Randall (Sep 2015)
Recorded repeats 10

Quick Info

Grade E9 / 8a+
Type Trad climb
Crag Dovedale
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent Tom Randall (Sep 2015)
Recorded repeats 10
See also Eye of the Tiger.

~8a+ on ok-ish gear.

Contributors
25 contributions since 3rd January 2021.
9 contributions since 22nd August 2025.

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Ascents

11 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Tom Randall Lead | worked Sep 2015
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.climber.co.uk/news/jordan-buys-gets-second-ascents-of-final-round-and-eyes-wide-shut-in-dovedale/

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2020/09/the_final_round_e9_6c_by_maddy_cope-72479

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/CIF8pTgDFND/

References

[1] https://www.climber.co.uk/news/the-final-round-repeated-by-steve-mcclure-and-adam-bowman/

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/COUxsmMjMbr/

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDQcDNzh_bA
Adam Bowman Lead | worked 26th Apr 2021
Patrick Hill Lead | worked 27th Aug 2023 E8

First go. Jim had previously flashed Eye of the Tiger which shares some climbing with The Final Round, so although he climbed both lines on the first attempt his ascent of The Final Round was not a proper flash.
Nathan Lee Lead | worked 28th Aug 2023 E8

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJd3YV2Q7oc
Ramon Marin Lead | worked 14th May 2024
Pre-placed gear.