Ascensions dans World comme croix de types variés par Phil Ward

An enjoyable, well-protected route with large, obvious holds and a great view.

Unnecessarily large run out beyond RB4 - especially considering how brittle the rock is through this section.

Fun up the flake - pity it's so short. Chossy top makes for a gutsy top-out.

Very easy up the ramp - head up the face to the left for a bit more of a challenge.

Great climbing crack to crack.

Great Buffalo slabbing - but a bold lead! Enjoyed the romp on TR.

This is 12?? Clearly Buffalo and I dont understand each other yet...

A bit of chimneying and a hand traverse. Trad anchor in moss. Not worth the walk down, though - rap rings, anyone?

That domey top-out can get the pulse racing if you get yourself into an awkward position

First outing on Buffalo crack - coarse!

Not really worth the long approach to climb this crappy rock.

Awkward off-balance start to get over the creek, then easy smearing on the diagonal corrugations.

A bit mossy in places, otherwise some fun moves on shallow ledges

A tough mantle at the top

A good 17 romp

Thin start then you're away

A very easy 19

P3 is the most difficult to protect. Otherwise a great climb.

A regular mantle-fest, with some great jug hauling at the top.

Easy to get the first clip on standing on the boulder.

Dramatic in the rain and fog.

The traverse on thin feet across 3 bolts 1m above the creek is great - especially knowing that there's the added punishment of an unexpected dip if you blow it.

Funky little palm-press in the middle. Top rings make sense for the continuation, but make lowering-off to clean this pitch a bit more challenging.

Lovely large juggy holds then a technical top

Not as steep as I expected, very enjoyable route

Quite run out at times.

The brainteaser top section is quite a challenge in the damp! Excellent slabbing.

Drooping 5mm rusty mild steel U's - another exercise in cheap-arsery.

Slopey hands but good toe pockets.

Zero exposure - quite disappointing. It's the scrunched up nature of the traverse that provides the difficulty. One of those climbs that looks more impressive from the ground, unfortunately.

Tricky start past first bolt.

Slabby and easily protected.

This should be marked sport. No natural pro required.

Super fun - but a very soft grade

Careful with the sparse pro.

Have to get inventive with the pro. Not loads of obvious opportunities.

Easy juggy overhang

Fun and slabby

A simple slab affair

Juggy and mildly overhung

Perfect for a beginner leader

A funny (and somewhat desperate) bulge move.

Great slabbing - possibly the best route at this area.

Good slabbing, if a little sandy.

Good slabbing, if a little sandy.

Grade is all in the start

Unenjoyable now a key hold has ripped

I can't imagine what Grade 2 would be like!

Reachy trad section above the bolts

Shows how a great route can be ruined by a cheap bolting job

Great little slab that could do with a rebolt

An awkward chimney start, but easier after escaping right to the ledgy slab.

Technical moves on the thin slab first pitch, then an easy rooflet on the second.

Chunky hand traverse below, across and over the bulge.