“The Amphitheatre” is the valley that follows the farm track to the left of “Crag X”. Some
bouldering has been done in the amphitheatre itself, while the spires above have been
climbed.
Type:
Wall
Aspect:
South
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| Biggus Dickus | 7 |
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The larger of the two spires, above the amphitheater, provides an easy route to the
top where a DBC provides top toping of the overhanging faces.
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| Littleus Dickus | 9 |
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The smaller, lower, spire is slightly harder to get to the top of. No anchors on this
one.
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| Gastric Wind | 9 | 5m |
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Further up the valley, near the bridge, are the following climbs.
Grovel up the chimney at the lowest end of the buttress, next to the bridge. Enter
from behind the tree. To get down, grovel again!
Grant Pearson (solo) 14-Oct-93
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| Windrush | 11 | 6m |
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Climb the crack to the left of “Gastric Wind”. Good pro in the crack. Bolt and SBC
belay/abseil.
Grant Pearson / Christoph Devenoges 14-Oct-93
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| Windtunnel | 18 | 10m |
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Climb the face to the left of “Windrush”, taking care with the top holds. 3 bolts,
double bolt belay.
Phil Higgins 14-Oct-93
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