Found a couple of pics that I had sent round featuring my first ever climbing route - Vertigo, the 'original' route to the top of Longstone pinnacle (aka Needle Rock).
I seem to remember it being bloody hard at the beginning and as I was about to peel off, a leap of faith found an old bit of metal work that allowed me to pull myself up a bit. The rest from there to the top was straightforward.
The guidebook gives it a Severe rating, but I'm sure that must have been for the lower part of the route; once you were past the old hook it was easier.
I do remember being on top and looking down at my mates, some canoeing in the Wye and some in the caves below.
Oh, and being really scared on top.
Still get the Elvis legs just looking at it and can still hear the instructor bawling at me to reach up - that there WAS a hook to grab.
Happy days...
Davie
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