Ascents in King Rat Area as Tick by Douglas Hockly

While it feels like every hold will snap off and the gear is behind the holds I had a good wobble up this. I don't think the climbing's that great but it's an exciting adventure. Both Ben and I thought it was tricky for the grade, but we were both having a tired day.

Ok for a bit then loses it. Quite hard at the start.

Good climbing, still pretty hard for 18! Some large cams (3 & 4) were good and actually large hexes would be better if you could be bothered carrying them.

Poor rock and gear hard to place on crux. Climbing is ok. Scylla is better.

Varied and enjoyable. An easier variation for guiding is to go R around the corner on the second pitch, makes the whole route about 9.

Despite appearances it's worthwhile! Not the greatest gear (or rock obviously) so don't make it your first 18.

I really like this one.

I find the rock and gear to be poor on this, I wouldn't lead this again.

Great climb. Reachy at the top.

I find this quite hard, and not that much fun. Others seem to like it.

Great! I really like this one.

The only route I've ever done that it's handy to have 2 x #4RPs. Still a bit bold.

A little scary as the gear gets better the higher you go. Fairly tough.

21? Edwin brushing the crux hold on lead before pulling the move is stylistically still one of the most impressive ascents I've seen.

Not worth a star. Unremarkable rock and climbing

One star. Amazingly steep,but the rock feels dubious.

Tough!

I think these routes are good, but not really two stars.

Really quite tricky

I thought it was awful - harsh rock and ugly climbing - but I see Steve's post saying it was great. May be worth revisiting. Anchor was crap 20 years ago.

Absolute rubbish

Good, fairly tough but hardly worth the walk. The other routes look rubbish.