Route Number: 488

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Location: Poisoned Glen (Creag Na Mbreac)
Grade: HVS  5b
Length: 60m
First ascent: C Sheridan, C Torrans (20/4/81)
Route Description:
5b, 5a + 1 aid point Start: This route takes the wall between Hammer and Sickle and Pick and Shovel, following a ramp trending left to the big grass balcony and finishing up Hammer and Sickle. Start below and to the left of some large flakes in the middle of the wall. 1) 40m Climb flakes and crack to gain ramp, passing old peg. Continue up with increasing difficulty until horizontal crack below final bulge is reached. Traverse right, gain ledge on right with one nut for aid. Continue easily to gain large grass terrace/balcony as for Hammer and Sickle. 2) 20m As for Hammer and Sickle Pitch 3.

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