The New Statesman | E8 Trad climb at Ilkley Cow And Calf

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John Dunne:

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

References

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

Contributors
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5 contributions since 6th January 2021.

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Ascents

6 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
John Dunne Lead | worked Oct 1987
First ascent.

References

[1] https://youtu.be/3D0Mp0RrQRA?si=ctJ66ts-BZoeifUs&t=832

[2] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/933538446712331
Seb Grieve Lead | worked 10th May 1995
Second ascent.
Pete Hurley Lead | worked 2003
Fourth ascent.
Alex Honnold Lead | worked 15th Nov 2008

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.
Neil Bentley Lead | worked
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqORzWevG_k
Gordon Lennox Lead | worked