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Description

Easy top rope climbing - ideal for beginners. 25m. One can wander at will over the wall, but the following four climbs are recognized as being the most popular.

Routes

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1
12 Route 1 Top rope 20m

Left side of the Shield Slab

2
10 Route 2 Top rope 20m

Shallow groove right of Route 1

3
13 Route 3 Top rope 20m

Climb up to small cave then move left and up.

4
11 Route 4 Top rope 20m

Wall right of the cave route (route 3)

5
12 Back and Beyond Trad 30m, 2

The rib directly behind 'The Shield' wall P1: Ascend the rib to the pine tree. P2: From the tree climb the rib right to bushier but easier ground. Descend the gully on the left. May need to be rediscovered and cleaned. This description needs updating.

6
12 Blue Danube Trad 20m

The steep wall over-looking the gully between the Shield and Prelude provides a most delightful moderate route, Find the single jug at the foot of the wall and follow good holds to the top, finishing near the top of Back of Beyond. May need to be rediscovered and cleaned. This description needs updating.

7
12 Rolf's Folly Trad 25m

The rib at the top of the gully between the Shield and Prelude. It is difficult to arrange a good belay at the top. May need to be rediscovered and cleaned. This description needs updating.

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