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Bardens for low-mid grade?

maxdacat

10-Sep-2013
2:55:50 PM

I've not been yet but was wondering if it would suit someone operating around grade 15 and maybe some harder stuff for myself. Had a look on the crag but there doesn't seem too much easy stuff but the blurb says it's a good alternative to Shipley. Happy to mix sport and trad, as long as the quality is reasonable.

Big G

10-Sep-2013
3:01:29 PM

the easier routes are quite long so maybe someone operating at the grade might struggle a little bit with the endurance side of things

mikepatt

11-Sep-2013
8:37:00 AM

Far better me thinks to head for Mt York Shady Side, Mezzaluna area (Wentworths Gully) is probably ideal, but you may have already been there. Or go over to New York (I don't think the qualities as good) but you'll find quite a few climbs there at that grade.

maxdacat

11-Sep-2013
9:41:46 AM

Haven't been to those areas yet so it might be worth a shot.

Samuel

11-Sep-2013
10:46:50 AM

Park as for Bardens, Then cross the road for "The Soft Parade". There is usually a que for the 16's at Bardens.

Big G

11-Sep-2013
11:15:13 AM

some of the lower grade climbs around mezzaluna have quite desperate starts. the ones along the wall you first come to. noodle and mezzaluna are both excellent

pmonks

11-Sep-2013
4:49:01 PM

Thunderfart is a fun romp too, particularly if you prep for it the night before by eating numerous cans of beans.

jodestar

11-Sep-2013
7:09:35 PM

The Dam Cliffs? I can recall a few <16.

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