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The Escarpment

Type
Part of

The Escarpment comprises a long section of crag encompassing two alcoves capped by horizontal blocks, the right most of these has a space through which you can climb, and in fact, is by Alan Hills "Strange But True". The left most section comprises a small (4.0mts high) steep, amphitheatre, split by several steep crack lines, right of this is the first of two alcoves, there is a prominent right facing corner at the left side which leads up to the roof.

Aspect
East
Approach

The following routes are to the R of The Superbowl 50m R of the fenceline. A huge flat rock forms a bridge/tunnel across the top of the cliff.

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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
 Psychological Problems, 19 19
0

  • P1
  • 19
  • Trad

At the LH end of the large OH to the L. Start up on ledge, ,mone up and R into scoop, then up wide bulging crack.


 Ornithosis Groove, 16 16
0

  • P1
  • 16
  • Trad

4m to the L is a corner system. Start on ledge. Step up and L onto hollowed-out ledge, then into niche (#3 cam). Up corner on excellent rock, finishing either through cracked bulge, or on the R.


 Strange But True, 13 13
0

  • P1
  • 13
  • Trad

Climbs through the hole, with an awkward start up a short groove on the L.


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