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Just below the summit and facing towards Gimmer Crag, this sunny facet of rock is steeper than the slabbier South-West and West Faces; although still plagued by ledges in its upper reaches. Its lofty elevation compensates somewhat! The routes so far start from a grassy terrace, gained by a tricky traverse from the right.
Descent: Up to the summit, then follow walker's paths east to the col and the start of the tricky traverse.
34m HS
Towards the left side of the facet a slanting, one metre high pinnacle block stands on the terrace (not to be confused with a more prominent pinnacle 25 metres to the left on a ridge). Start opposite the pinnacle block, cairn.
1 16m (4a). Follow a ramp up left for 3 metres, pull up the steep, rough wall, then trend leftwards to gain an arete. Climb this to a ledge with poor spike belays.
2 18m. Scramble up the right-slanting ramp for 4 metres; then step left to a ledge. Climb the steep wall above, gradually easing to the top.
First ascent: (23/11/2007) BJ Clarke (solo)
30m VS
Interesting climbing through the bulges immediately right of Loafer Rib. Start as for that climb.
1 15m (4b). Climb up the rounded rib and gain a recess. Step right and pull over a bulge to reach a mossy groove, up this to a ledge with poor spike belays.
2 15m. Climb the wall to the right of the prow above to easier ground and the top.
First ascent: (19/02/2008) BJ Clarke (solo)
29m MVS
Three metres right of Loafer Rib an indefinite crack-line slants rightwards through several small bulges.
1 15m (4b). Follow the crack-line to a small ledge, step left and climb a pale slab to a ledge with poor spike belays.
2 14m. Move up easily right; step off a block and follow the quartzy wall rightwards to the top.
First ascent: (19/02/2008) BJ Clarke (solo)
25m HS
Fifteen metres right of the pinnacle block on the terrace a vegetated crack slants up rightwards, with an attractive red-hued slab on its right. Start directly below this slab.
(4a). Climb a short wall and continue up the red-hued slab, where rough rock has to compensate for the lack of protection! Paler slabs above lead to more broken rock and the top.
First ascent: (23/11/2007) BJ Clarke (solo)