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Barrenjoey (All sport or trad gear needed) 21-Aug-2013 At 1:09:06 PM tnd

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On 21/08/2013 surfziggy wrote:
>Just wondering what the status is of the routes at the SW crag here. Are
>they fully bolted or is some trad gear needed.

Mostly mixed, especially the easy grades.

>Also is it possible to access
>the belays easily to set up a top rope.

Walk up steppy gully at western end, there are double-bolt belays above most routes, easily accessible but some near the cliff edge, so be careful. You'll need bolt plates. It's an excellent toproping crag.

>I'm getting back into climbing after a 7 yr lay off due to kids. I used
>to climb french 6b on bolts in the UK, but have limited trad experience.
>
>Ideally I'm looking for somewhere in the northern beaches with some easy
>lines so my oldest daughter can have a go. She's 7 and and has her own
>harness + shoes and has done a bit indoors now and is ready for her first
>outdoor challenge.

Try Jezebel (9), Carrie Bradshaw (14), Tropico (15) on the main cliff line or, up top at Insomnia Cave Rock, Baby Steps (10), More Tea Vicar (11) or No Sorry It Makes Me Fart (14).

>I've got 'draws, rope, harnesses, shoes, slings etc. But no trad gear.
>
>Thanks in advance.