Sunday 28th May
It's the Bank Holiday, travelling may be tricky, the regular venues will be well visited, and parking could be a problem. So the Lakes are let go, the Peak will be under pressure, and Northumberland a no-no.
So time to think outside the box - CB comes up with a rarely visited Durham Esoterica out by the Pennine Way. Has to be....
Goldsborough Carr!
A spirit of adventure was packed in the sack and was taken all the way up Teesdale to a quality Durham venue, there aren't many of those and this is one of them. Providing you are a lightweight muscular immortal with a stack of mats below you.
The last time was a long time ago (31/03/1999) and it was well 'ard then only 2 routes done.
Toyed with the North side
Then let it be
The South Side features some enticing walls.
If only you can get up onto them
A solid step ladder would be a big help
6 Routes done across three walls
This is Thin Wall Buttress featuring the Classic Fiddlers Arete at HVS 5b
Maggie's Wall (S4a) and a variant by the arete at about the same grade
The undercut direct is HVS 5b
CB on Maggie's wall, steep at the grade and a nervy top out.
As per all the routes at this venue
Here's two views of the classic Fiddler's Arete at HVS 5b
© Ian1001 UKC
©Tom Peckitt UKC
CB exits via the descent chute
And return via Pennine Way
