OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Updated 25 May 2026, by JP.
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Shocking Blue
OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Grade
24
Length
27m
4
Quality
First ascent
P1: Mike Rockell, 1984; P2: Lionel Clay, 1988
Located on
- P1
- 22
- 12m
- 4
The first of the colours. Needs a rebolt. Starts from the ledge at the top of Surrogate and keeps just left of the arête.
- P2
- 24
- 15m
- 4
From the anchor at the top of Champagne P1, Rough Red, Shocking Blue P1 and Progressive Green, follow the ring bolts up and onto the proud arete. Punchy moves lead to an exit slab with magnificent views of the lake.
Comments
Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
3585c8c7-406c-44b0-9367-475af23f5001