Professor Whittaker | E7 Trad climb at Cilan Head

UKClimbing.com

Possibly the second E7 new route climbed onsight in the UK, after Hardback Thesaurus. Better protection was subsequently found, reducing the seriousness.

References

[1] https://www.commonclimber.com/pen-llyn.html

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Ascents

3 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Neil Dickson Lead | onsight 2007

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/uk_trad_2007-797
Johnny Dawes Lead | onsight
First ascent.

Dawes became committed and had to make powerful moves on dubious holds whilst facing a 20-meter deck-out. [1]

Said to have been climbed with a minimal rack and a maximal hangover. [2]

References

[1] https://www.commonclimber.com/pen-llyn.html

[2] JCPC 189 Pritchard Wainwright Trango part 1
Adam Wainwright Lead | onsight
With George Smith and Leo Houlding.

Adam and co. had an easier time than Johnny Dawes, with a proper rack.

References

[1] JCPC 189 Pritchard Wainwright Trango part 1