Chimaera | 8a+/7C+ Sport route at High Rocks

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On the southern sandstone where the ethic is to top rope routes, due to the fragile nature of the rock.

Contributors
TdG
8 contributions since 10th August 2025.
remus
7 contributions since 30th January 2021.

Pics + Vids

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Ascents

5 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Dave Turner Top Rope | worked 14th Jul 1990
First ascent.
James Pearson Top Rope | worked Mar 2006
Second ascent.
Tony Musselbrook Top Rope | worked Aug 2007 8A
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/threads/tony-musselbrook-and-chimera.7760/
Tom Gore Top Rope | worked 18th Sep 2011
Matt Cousins Solo | worked 21st Jul 2013

A very impressive solo ascent.

I warmed up, set up the top rope and did it first go of the day. I knew the highball was on! So we sorted out the pads, pulled the rope and I just went for it. It was a strange feeling, almost felt like my body took control and my head was just a passenger, that was until I reached the greasy slot and the rest in the groove when my brain had time to catch up with itself and I had the sudden realisation of what I was actually doing! Im glad I managed to hold it together somehow and not take a fall on the highball! Its definately the hardest climb that I have done physically and mentally.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5rb8Qk_X5g

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-oznSy4nD8