OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Updated 25 May 2026, by JP.
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The Oxidator
OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Grade
21
Length
17m
4
Natural pro requiredQuality
First ascent
Roger Parkyn, 1987
Located on
Topo ref
6
- P1
- 21
- 17m
- 4
- Trad
Climb the short wall right of When We Were Kings to a ledge,with quite a cruxy move prior to the first bolt. Head up right of the arête past 3 more well-spaced bolts, with a good wire placement just before the top.
Comments
Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
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I remember this being quite spicy if you don't place the gear.