Urgent Action | 8a+ Sport route at Kilnsey

United Kingdom / England / Skipton

Also known as Under the Thumb.
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Ascents

11 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] Mountain Issue 128 (1989), page 12 /library/11313/mountain-128

Second ascent. 3 sessions.

References

[1] Mountain Issue 129 (1989), page 14 /library/11314/mountain-129

Second go.

References

[1] Mountain Issue 129 (1989), page 14 /library/11314/mountain-129

One of the first 8a+ onsights in the UK.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/photos/dbpage.php?id=137438

[2] Mountain Issue 135 (1990), page 15 /library/11120/mountain-135

References

[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 71, page 8

Not a true flash as Chris had climbed The Thumb, which shares a finish with Urgent Action, two weeks previously. [1]

References

[1] https://www.8a.nu/crags/sportclimbing/united-kingdom/kilnsey/sectors/the-north-buttress/routes/urgent-action/

First British woman to flash 8a+ in the UK.

Flo Tilley Lead | worked 12th Sep 2024