Buckspool Down, Pembroke Range East Vol 3

Submitted by: Steve Quinton
Crag: Buckspool Down

The West Wing

Date of ascent: 29/07/17
Length/grade/stars: 33m E4 6a *
Climbers: Steve Quinton, Justin Lowman

Start location:

Start as for The Gazebo.

Pitch descriptions:

Climb the crux bulge of The Gazebo then continue up the wall and traverse delicately right to the base of the large corner (as for ‘Why Should I’). Ascend the corner for 3 metres then move right and climb the wall of the prow, following cracks and pockets past a large thread to gain the top. (Plenty of large cams useful.)

Additional info:

This is really a variation finish to ‘The Gazebo’. The wall itself (excluding the start up ‘The Gazebo’/’Why should I’))is about E2 5b and could be gained by abseil and hanging belay at the foot of the large corner.