Beyond Dark Castle

(21 routes)

The sequel. Walk northwards up the hill at the entrance to Rambandit Valley. There are several classic crack lines in this area that are almost never climbed.

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Wall
Reference Title Grade Length Quality Bolts Gone Natural pro Link to edit content
I.R.A 19
0
wire representing trad
On the main scarp, uphill from the Big Chimney. Climb the orange Y crack, with your choice of exit.
John Allen, 1978
Mal à l’Aise 21 12m
2.01
3bolts 3
Found on the NE corner of the scarp, past a large arch (up high). The thin slabbish wall to the left of a cave. First bolt used to live under a rock at base of climb and was inserted into the hole on ascent.
Robin Hood, 1987
Tears of a Clown 16 16m
2.01
3bolts
Found on the NE corner of the scarp, past a large arch (up high). Go up through the boulder cave to the Left of MA through srub onto the lslab above MA to belayer bolts. Climb L-wards then up the arete, and finishing on the slab.
Robin Hood, 1987
Lycra Lounge Lizards 18 14m
0
4bolts
Found on the NE corner of the scarp, past a large arch (up high). Using the same belayer bolts as ToaC. Climb straight up then move R-wards over a small roof.
Robin Hood, 1987
Ernie Falls in Love with Doris 20
0
1bolts
Found on a boulder opposite MA. Climb the Rh-side of the ledge.
Dave McLeod, 1989
Love in a Void 21 18m
0
3bolts
Climb the yellow wall 40m R of Mal à l’Laise
Robin Hood, 1988
Bruce the Christian 13 10m
0
wire representing trad
Climb the chimney to the R of LiaV
Robin Hood, 1985
White Wince 22 17m
1.02
wire representing trad
The left-slanting diagonal crack to the right of Bruce the Christian.
John Allen, 1980
The Rainbow 20 12m
0
3bolts wire representing trad
Downhil from WW. Climb the crack through the overhanging groove
Chris Mansell, 1989
Ernie Drops His Pie 24 6m
1.02
wire representing trad
On the large boulder in the valley, opposite Mal à l’Laise. Very technical.
Dave Fearnley, 1988
Sea of Nipples 19 9m
1.02
2bolts
On the north side of the large boulder in the valley opposite Mal à l’Laise. Climb the short slab.
Robin Hood, 1987
Better Bodies 21 15m
0
2bolts
Up the gully opposite SoN and R of the chimney. Climb the pocked wall.
Merv English, 1988
Total Fitness 16
0
2bolts
Opposite SoN, towards the reserve. Climb the paralell side feature.
Dave McLeod, 1989
Spitting Buttock 16 15m
0
wire representing trad
Opposite SoN, towards the reserve. An esoteric chimney.
Mark Charlton, 1988
Spoonadectomy 20 15m
0
1bolts
Opposite SoN, towards the reserve. Start up the chimney then head L-wards past the bolt and up the face.
Matt Evrard, 1988
Easy Listening 24 15m
0
wire representing trad
On the NW side of the valley opposite WW. Climb the steep fist crack.
John Allen, 1980
Legal Aid 23 12m
0
wire representing trad
The route is in a gully, close to and to the L of EL. Climb the undercling/fist-crack.
John Allen, 1980
Tranquility of Solitude 13 15m
0
3bolts
Faces the reserve, L of EL, Ascend the easy slab.
Claire Healing, 1988
Banana Chimney 10 10m
0
wire representing trad
Climb the yellow chmney that is formed by a blade of rock.
Dave McLeod, 1988
Dark Matter 23 14m
1.02
3bolts
Remote and abstruse. Climb the grey corner facing the reserve fence.
John McCallum, 1989
Edge of Darkness 22 12m
1.02
3bolts wire representing trad
The arete left of Dark Matter.
Tony Ward-Holmes, 1989
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