Route Number: 61

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Don't bang the drum *

Location: Culdaff - Dunowen (Campsite Area)
Grade: VS 5b
Length: 8m

First ascent: N.Machon, P.Smith & P.Cooper 27/08/03

Route Description:

An eliminate line with good airey moves. Use top of notch to arrange gear, descend and step right onto toe of slab; using ripples go direct up to ramp (thin). Arrange gear on face and in crack of 'Voiding the Touch'(it is an eliminate afterall..hence VS 5b) and gingerly proceed up blank-ish slab between 'Touch' and 'Voiding..'

Comments

Neil Machon - 25/07/2006
would someone please do the 2nd ascent as im not sure of the grade at all as i dont do many new routes & it is a little contrived 29/09/03 p.s its my 29th wedding anniversary tomorrow

Peter Cooper - 29/09/2003
are to commiserate or congradulate?, I'll check with your good lady first.

Peter Cooper - 29/09/2003
2nd ascent done 20/09/03 by Geoff Thomas, who wasn't having a wedding anniversary that day. He felt the grade was about right, once questioned; after undergoing a variety of tortures.