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

United Kingdom / England / East Sussex / Tunbridge Wells
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Quick Info

Grade 8a+ / 7C+
Type Sport route
Crag High Rocks
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Dave Turner (14th Jul 1990)
Recorded repeats 4

Quick Info

Grade 8a+ / 7C+
Type Sport route
Crag High Rocks
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Dave Turner (14th Jul 1990)
Recorded repeats 4

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

Contributors
29 contributions since 10th August 2025.
12 contributions since 30th January 2021.

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Ascents

5 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] Mountain 144 (1992), page 15 /library/11322/mountain-144
James Pearson Top Rope | worked Mar 2006
Second ascent.
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/threads/tony-musselbrook-and-chimera.7760/
Tom Gore Top Rope | worked 18th Sep 2011

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