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Linshiels 1 (Cove Crag) History
Linshiels One was developed between September and November in 1973 by Bob Hutchinson, John Earl, Hugh Banner and Ian Cranston the most notable routes being the Mirage led by Hutchinson and The Phantom by Earl. Since that time the only activity has been by Bob and Tommy Smith with Mercenary in 1973, subsequently straightened by Bob in 1982.

First Ascent List

1973ishTradCommando Crack, HVS Bob Hutchinson, John Earl
1973TradThe Phantom, E1 John Earl, Bob Hutchinson
1973TradCaptive's Crack, VS Hugh Banner, Ian Cranston
 (probably!)
1973TradPrivate's Passage, S 
1973TradRipcord, VS 
1973TradThe Mercenary, E4 Bob Smith, Tommy Smith
1973TradThe Mirage, E2 Bob Hutchinson, John Earl
1973TradFlanking Arete, MVS 
1973TradGully Wall, S 
1973TradCapstone Gully, VD 
1973TradPrivate's Parts, HS 
March 2000TradSidewinder, VS 4cKarin Magog
 Onsight solo
March 2000TradStealth, E3 5cKarin Magog, Steve Crowe
March 2000TradOffensive, VS 5aKarin Magog
 Onsight solo
18 March 2000TradEscapee, E3 5cSteve Crowe, Karin Magog
 Both led. top rope inspection.
18 March 2000TradA Chance Remark, E5 6bSteve Crowe, Karin Magog
 After top rope inspection
13 May 2000TradMisgivings, E5 6aSteve Crowe, Karin Magog
 After top rope inespection
13 May 2000A Chance Remark Direct,  6bSteve Crowe, Karin Magog
 After top rope inspection
31 August 2002TradSpiderweb, MVS 4cSteve Madgewick, Graeme Read