Originally given 8c but upgraded to 8c+. Approximately font 8A+/B in to font 7C.
The line was originally aid climbed by Chris Craggs and Colin Binks and called Free that you Bastards. Ben Moon was working the line but came back to find holds had been chipped off. John Welford then took on the challenge and sealed the deal after a protracted siege.
4 recorded ascents.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| John Welford | Lead | worked | 1995 | |
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First ascent.
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| Steve McClure | Lead | worked | Jun 2001 | |
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Second ascent.
Steve memorably described the route as like
References[1] https://www.climbing.de/news/steve-mcclure-repeats-the-bastard-8c-42510.html [3] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3qNVGhjYq/ [4] On The Edge Issue 109, page 12 |
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| Felix Wilkins | Lead | worked | 6th Aug 2023 | 8c+ |
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Third ascent.
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| Pete Dawson | Lead | worked | 21st Aug 2024 | |
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Fourth ascent.
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