Upon ascending the route several small pieces of rock broke off, from both underfoot and when tested as handholds. Both participants have many years experience of climbing and have climbed at this crag several times. We were aware of the possibility of some loose rock on the route (it is not unusual for this crag to have some loose rock and the route is relatively new and has not had a great number of ascents). The belayer therefore took precautions not to stand directly beneath the climber and the climber proceeded cautiously.