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Classic Rock
Emily Knight climbs Pavey Ark with Anna Fleming and local legend Bill Birkett.
Jack's Rake is a famous diagonal groove up a Lake District rock face. It's tough, but not too tough - so can a newby climber manage it?
Helping Emily Knight up the face is Anna Fleming, author of Time on Rock, plus Langdale native Bill Birkett who's made a few first ascents in the Lakes. On the way they talk about the rock, the attitude, and the kit.
The producer for BBC audio in Bristol is Miles Warde
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Sat 15 Jan 202206:07
BBC Radio 4 FM
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