Trad climbs

C. F. Cameron:

The great climb in this group, however, is the hand-traverse across the rock-face above the cavern’s mouth. I am told that it is bad form to name climbs after individuals; but I am unwilling to relinquish the title of “Puttrell’s Progress” that has been bestowed on this particular piece of work. Mr. J. W. Puttrell, as every reader of this journal knows, is a capable and daring cragsman. It is more to the point here to mention that he is the discoverer of Wharncliffe Crags as climbing-ground, and that he has not only wrought mighty deeds there himself, but has been the preceptor of various pupils, good, bad and indifferent. This hand-traverse is at present his monopoly, and is one of the most sensational climbs to be found at the Crags. The difficulties do not end with the traverse, for the ascent to the top of the rock involves some awkward balancing on small ledges that slope downwards. [1]

References

[1] Climbers' Club Journal vol. 4 no. 15 (1902), page 128 /library/7338/climbers-club-1902-vol.4-no.15-journal

Some think E6 making it one of the first of the grade in the UK

References

[1] Clogwyn Du’r Arddu Climber’s Club guidebook by Nick Dixon