Page: 144 GR: 224 083
30m MVS
Takes the arete of the steeper rocks at the exact junction of the West Flank and South Face of the Pike; cairn. (GR 224 083).
1 20m (4a). Climb the arete on its left side to a large ledge. Step left and follow a corner crack and a short crack on the right to gain a ledge and spike belay below an impending wall.
2 10m (4c). To the right of the spike belay, take the right-slanting flake crack to an awkward mantleshelf. Follow the easier rib to the top.
Descent: Around to the left (looking in).
First ascent: (28/07/2008) BJ Clarke (solo)
33m HS
Start 15 metres up and left of Minster at a blunt, rounded rib just left of a short V-groove, cairn.
1 23m (4b). Climb the rib, using the thin crack on the left as required, until easier slabs lead up and left to good belays at a small, but deep cave.
2 10m (4b). Scramble up left for 8 metres to reach a fine slabby wall. After an awkward start up its right arete, easier ground leads to the top.
First ascent: (28/08/2008) BJ Clarke (solo)