Ascents as trad by Kieran Loughran having Distinct route

Pitch 1

Probably only the second ascent of this. Actually not too bad. Some quite nice moves in the corner and upper crack with good gear. As with most rarely climbed routes have to watch out for a few loose holds and blocks but don't have to rely on anything dodgy.

with Nod, Norm. Good fun actually. Think I've done it before by scrambling onto the block from the other side but the moves on the Preludes side are fun.

Ancient climb that I have never done. Not too bad, chimney on Orpheus very exciting, probably a bit harder than 9, a #2 (yellow) camalot high up deep in the crack is pretty useful. Shady belays on a hot day. Finished up Orpheus because it was in the shade. OK but clambering over huge detached blocks at the top wasn't nice. Better to traverse off at Bard terrace level. With Ray.