San Simian | E8/8a Trad climb at Hollow Caves Bay

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Ascents

10 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Neil Gresham Lead | worked May 2004
First ascent.
Charlie Woodburn Lead | worked May 2004
First ascent.
Neil Gresham Deep Water Solo | repeat 2007
First ascent.

First DWS ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6o6QnoO6ZA
Gavin Symonds Deep Water Solo | worked 22nd Aug 2009

References

[1] https://vimeo.com/6345513
Hazel Findlay Lead | worked May 2011
Bob Hickish Deep Water Solo | ground up 21st Jul 2013

A very impressive soup up effort. Bob was having problems with his lower back because of the repeated large falls while working the route out.
Ali Kennedy Deep Water Solo | worked 2nd Jul 2017
Ed Morris Lead | worked 4th Jun 2025
Siebe Vanhee Lead | onsight Aug 2025

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DNqH-Ori7zK/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN2SnL4WE6t/
Jim Pope Lead | onsight 21st Aug 2025