Type: Trad, 195 ft (59 m), 2 pitches
FA: Paul Ross Pete Armstrong. Aug 4th 1995
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Shared By: Paul Ross on Dec 25, 2009
Admins: Chris Owen, Euan Cameron

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Takes a direct line up the very center of the crag . Starts above the same Hawthorn bush as Plastic Happiness.An exposed adventure up the central section of Falcon crag. Possibly still awaiting a second ascent?

P1)Boldly climb the bulges directly above the hawthorn ,then follow the right facing groove . Climb slightly up left and back diagonally right,follow a broken seam to the foot of the obvious three step groove.Belay near its top on a small ledge .Large friend or Hex useful for belay.(4c)5.7+ 100'

P2)From the top of the ramp climb straight up the very steep wall to a niche where the difficulties ease.Follow easier rock directly to the summit with fine views..5.8 (5a) 95'

Location Suggest change

Upper Falcon crag .. FRCC guide to Borrowdale

Protection Suggest change

Normal rack cams stoppers

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