Mowing Word, Pembroke Stackpole & Lydstep

Submitted by: Jules Lane
Crag: Mowing Word

The Darkness Beckons

Date of ascent: 27/08/2017
Length/grade/stars: 30m HVS 5a *
Climbers: Jules Lane, Andy Hardy

Start location:

Start at a steep blocky corner forming an arete approximately 20m left of The Beak (looking in).

Pitch descriptions:

Climb the corner to large ledges on the arête. Go left and follow the break all the way around the bay. This is easy to start with and gets progressively more tricky. The last section is awkward, with high footholds leading to a good ledge which is the half way belay for The Curver. Handholds are excellent throughout but gear is hard to place with lots of large cams your best bet. Finish by climbing out on The Curver, Nijinsky or Cormorant Flake.

Additional info:

Line of the route could no doubt be continued across the corner of Cormorant Flake, eventually joining Heart of Darkness.