Originally climbed without pads at E8. As with other lines on this bloc it utilises a large carved runnel to get established on the base of the slab. The runnel is believed to be a historical 'drip edge detail' for a dwelling or shelter that once stood under the roof.
Johnny Dawes' original line climbed the centre of the slab. He has since said this was worth Font 8A. [2]
1996 Chatsworth guide description:
The Angel's Share 7m, E8 7a
A contender for the hardest route in the area. From the gutter, climb the blank-looking slab directly up its centre with great confidence and total disbelief! Considering the length of this route, the grade 'says' it all.
In 1998 the centre line lost a pebble. Tom de Gay:
I believe JD went further left, but there used to be a handy micro-pebble which I unfortunately removed whilst soloing it, with my right hand on the slopey top, to the left of the seam. c.1998 [1]
Subsequent ascensionists have taken lines further right, where the slab is slightly less steep, but the temptation to reach for the arete of Velvet Silence is greater.
14 recorded ascents, including 1 unsuccessful ascent.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Johnny Dawes | Boulder | worked | 19th Jun 1994 | E8 |
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First ascent.
Straight up the centre of the slab, Dawes reckoned the climbing would be worth 8A. Climbed without pads – after top-roping but with no falls – and graded E8 7a. References |
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| Shane Ohly | Boulder | worked | Between 1st Jan 1995 and 1st Jan 1998 | |
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Second ascent.
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| Tom de Gay | Solo | did not finish | 1998 | |
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Close but no cigar. Via original line to left of seam, removing an important pebble on the solo, unfortunately. One pad. |
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| Ben Heason | Boulder | worked | 2000s | |
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Early 2000s. Possibly the first repeat via a right hand line, which has become a popular solution to the slab since the demise of a pebble. |
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| Adam Long | Boulder | ground up | Mar 2007 | |
| Michele Caminati | Boulder | worked | 2011 | |
| Katy Whittaker | Boulder | worked | Feb 2012 | |
| Mark Rankine | Boulder | worked | 6th Dec 2014 | |
| Pete Bridgwood | Solo | ground up | 27th Mar 2015 | |
| Cailean Harker | Boulder | worked | 19th Nov 2017 | |
| Billy Ridal | Boulder | worked | 17th Jul 2020 | |
| Alex Moore | Boulder | ground up | 20th Apr 2023 | |
| Jim Pope | Boulder | worked | 17th Apr 2024 | |
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| Mike Adams | Boulder | worked | 18th Oct 2025 | |
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