Ascents in Shipley Lower by Ben Hanley

great climbing throughout the entire length of the route, getting slowly harder towards the top. Only just managed to pull the moves at the top arete. Lots of longer draws will be needed for the next attempt.

Came oh so close to the onsight of this one. Managed to get through the rail and up to a sit-down rest. Failed to spot a fairly key hold and went with the wrong hands off the ledge and came off. The rail sequence definitely felt 25 to me on onsight, but may go a bit easier once you know the way.

An awesome route, and surprised myself with an onsight of the second pitch.

Pretty tough start with high gear on pitch one, and up the groove on good gear. Second pitch started with a fun slab, then through the bulge on bomber gear and surprisingly juggy holds. Just when I thought I was going to pump off, more jugs appeared! Linked the second and third pitches.

Definitely recommend approaching it from Shipley Upper and rapping in, the walk along the base of the cliff was a lot longer than expected.