Mandela | 8a+ Sport route at Kilnsey

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So-named because it was said it would never go free.

Contributors
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40 contributions since 25th January 2021.

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Ascents

11 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Mark Leach Lead | worked Before 1st Jan 1991
First ascent.

References

[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192
Steve McClure Lead | flash Sep 2002

It's one of those routes that're much easier to flash than on-sight. If you didn't know a key piece of information you wouldn't know where to go - knowing what to do it felt more like 8a+. [1]

References

[1] On The Edge 122, page 14.
Adam Ondra Lead | onsight 3rd May 2010
Matej Sova Lead | onsight Sep 2010
Jenny Woodward Lead | worked 6th Sep 2010
Alex Barrows Lead | flash 3rd Aug 2015
Pete Dawson Lead | onsight 27th May 2017
Tanya Meredith Lead | worked 29th Jul 2021
Ella Russell Lead | worked 5th Aug 2021
Anak Verhoeven Lead | onsight 3rd May 2025
Naomi Buys Lead | worked