Posted by Barry Clarke on May 18, 2006 at 10:24:38:
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Description:The route "Wrinkle" still causes a few colly-wobbles in terms of grade and description. The grade seems to have stabilized now at HVS 4c. Try this new description; a fine little climb, starting just right of the pedestal. Climb the wall direct, keeping left of the V-shaped overlap, sketchy protection.
I managed 3 pieces of pro- all a bit marginal!
"Raven's Slab" (TL Aug. 2002) was repeated and found to be Severe, pleasant enough but poorly protected with vegetation adorning most of the cracks.
"Raven Bastion/Ludo"- this area of crag is suffering from an enlargement of the grass ledges and a diminuation of the climbable rock. There's scarcely a move that doesn't involve swinging about on a heather handhold! The upper traverse left on pitch 1 of Ludo is quite bold and technical for VD, HS more likely! Also, Ludo joins Raven Bastion midway up pitch 4 not 3!
"Summit Route" is keeping clean and is well worthwhile!