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Donkey’s Ears, Shepherds Crag

By Hugh Stewart July 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

Listed as a Very Difficult ie easy climb in my 1990 Borrowdale Guide, and Severe in my 2000 edition, V Diff if pitch 4 is omited. Pitch 2 is not VD in my, admittedly elderly estimation, either the delicate slab or the gross and tight overhang between the Ears themselves, which I’m glad to report could not be done by my partner Ian. The 4th pitch is delicate indeed, but the situation superb, see the pictures, and fully merits the new Hard Severe grade, and even higher for me. Also shown is one of the crux pitch of Eve. A lovely, warm, midge free July evening.

  • The delicate slab of Donkeys Ears second pitch.
  • The Donkey’s Ears.
  • Fourth pitch, Donkey’s Ears
  • … a little further.
  • Near the end.
  • Eve crux.

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