Return of the King | E9/8a+ Trad climb at Scafell East Buttress

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Added 3rd January 2021. Last updated 26th November 2023.

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Dave Birkett
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Dave Birkett
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Adam Hocking
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Dave MacLeod
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Ascents

3 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Dave Birkett Lead | worked 2006 E9
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz3f4J569xQ

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VTkaE0cnW8
Adam Hocking Lead | worked Jul 2011
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2011/07/adam_hocking_repeats_birkett_scafell_e9-63299

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/yP6dOzr30Z/
Dave MacLeod Lead | worked Jun 2016 E8

On the grade:

I don't know if/when it was ever officially downgraded. But I think it is E8. Safe 8a. [4]

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/173051918

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/06/dave_macleod_repeats_return_of_the_king_e9_6c-70548

[3] https://davemacleod.blogspot.com/2016/06/return-of-king.html?m=1

[4] https://www.instagram.com/p/C0G0tmaIrtL/