| Grade | E2 |
| Type | Trad climb |
| Crag | Avon Gorge |
| Country | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| Rock type | Limestone |
| History | |
| First ascent | Chris Bonington (3rd Jul 1955) |
| Recorded repeats | 0 |
| Grade | E2 |
| Type | Trad climb |
| Crag | Avon Gorge |
| Country | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| Rock type | Limestone |
| History | |
| First ascent | Chris Bonington (3rd Jul 1955) |
| Recorded repeats | 0 |
The first route to breach Avon's Main Wall. Named for Macavity the Mystery Cat, from T.S. Elliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.
Macavity, Macavity: he defies the law of gravity.
Misspelt Mercavity for many years.
1 successful ascent recorded.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bonington | Lead | ground up | 3rd Jul 1955 | ||
| First ascent. With some points of aid. | ||||
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Bonington's first significant new route and the first to breach the impressive Main Wall at Avon Gorge. Partnered by G Francis. |
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