Route Number: 1316

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Optimists Crack

Location: Malin Head (Sea Area Malin)
Grade: E1 5a
Length: 10m

First ascent: P.Cooper & G.Thomas 29/05/06

Route Description:

4M in from left hand end of the 'Slabby Face' is a crackline. Belay on terrace. Led on-sight, looked better for gear than it is: NOTE GEAR RUNS OUT BELOW MID-WAY! Requires confidence at the grade.

Comments

Peter Cooper - 29/04/2008
Donna Ryan, whilst top-roping, spotted a gear placement near the top of this climb. You could take the option to place it, possibly falling to the deck, or plough-on and finish with energy left.