Posted by Barry Clarke on March 27, 2006 at 10:39:04:
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Description:The prominent knoll 250 metres north of Round How (more properly called Great Round How). The east-facing slabs have been scratched on for years, but the sterner west face has now offered a couple of routes on razor-rough clean rock. With the bonus of full sun after 12 noon! 12 metres right of the arete by the path an unclimbed flake crack leading to an imposing headwall looks worthwhile. Whilst a further 24 metres right a grooved arete has given the two routes either side of this feature. "Gil Favor" 11m VS (4b). Start at the foot of the arete and climb the right-trending ramp for 4 metres. Step left and follow the rounded cracks on the right side of the arete to the top. "Rawhide" 11m VS (4c). Start as for "Gil Favor" and gain the offwidth crack from the right. Up this, and the twin cracks above to a recess. Step up left to easier ground. Both routes BJ Clarke (solo) 22.03.06. NOTE; The arete direct will be eliminate, good and serious!