We used to do this all the time, and it's probably considered cheugy these days, but sorry I can't help myself posting these ones as I'm so excited that such great trad lines can still be found on the pipes these days!

  1. Check out Upper reaches buttress found autumn 2025 - a un-touched buttress with quick access, and 4 new trad lines up 45m high, including the unique-for-the pipes Wild Thing 22 by Jamie Spencer, that was confirmed *** on repeat ascents. See Jamie Spencer's photos of Az in blue then orange during an early repeat. 
  2. The Nightingale *25 35m was rejected by Lord Hartshorne due to a contrived section up high, but still climbs really well and we don't have many other sections of trad this hard on the pipes. Photos tx to Michael Lehmann of HJ stemming double cracks.
  3. Max Rockatansk 26 65m has an alternative possibly improved start as a project (HJ), but as it stands is a remarkably good (***) 2 pitch, all-trad weaving thin crack plus slappy arete. Photos show Jem topping out. On first attempt a while back there were too many pebbles rattling around/blocking the thin crack, but now cleaed this is a total gem. 
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