The New Statesman | E8 Trad climb at Ilkley

United Kingdom / England / Ilkley

John Dunne:

It is undoubtedly one of the best routes on grit, in terms of the line, the position and of course climbing. [1]

References

[1] Yorkshire Gritstone Volume 2, 2014. Page 63.

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remus
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Ascents

9 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade

Seb could span around arete to a good hold, so suggested E8 6c.

First non-lanky repeat.

Awesome line. Much, much harder than the EOTA [End of the Affair] or Gaia. Thank to the random folk nearby for lending a few pads.

Gordon Lennox Lead | worked