Ascents in World as trad by Max Gordon having Distinct route

Not the best of warm ups during winter. I lead the off width start which was humbling although the commitment comes from the upper slab. So hard to grade this style...

The approach to the cliff is exposing enough let alone soloing up a fixed line to a belay. Walking from the right side of the lookout would be so much easier than the thistle infested gully on the left. kept joking about the devils land full of heroine needles when you loose your footing on the damp grass and slide your hands through all the needles haha Surprisingly good climbing on solid rock and the view and atmosphere is well worth the trek into the gorge.