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The Amphitheatre

Type
Part of

“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.

Aspect
South
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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
 Biggus Dickus, 7 7 0m
0

  • P1
  • 7
  • Trad

The larger of the two spires, above the amphitheatre, provides an easy route to the top (no gear) where a DBC provides top toping of the overhanging faces.


 Littleus Dickus, 9 9 0m
0

  • P1
  • 9
  • Trad

The smaller, lower spire is slightly harder to get to the top of. No gear, no anchors on this one.


 Gastric Wind, 9 9 5m
0

  • P1
  • 9
  • 5m
  • Trad

Further up the valley past The Ampitheatre, near the bridge. Grovel up the chimney at the lowest end of the buttress, next to the bridge. No gear. Enter from behind the tree. To get down, grovel again!


 Windrush, 11 11 6m
0

  • P1
  • 11
  • 6m
  • Trad

Climb the crack to the left of “Gastric Wind”. Good pro in the crack. Bolt and SBC belay/abseil.


 Windtunnel, 18 18 10m 3
0

  • P1
  • 18
  • 10m
  • 3

Climb the face to the left of “Windrush”, taking care with the top holds. 3 bolts, double bolt belay.


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