Entering this quarry transports you away from a hub of the industrial revolution and feels like real wild bouldering. Approach as for Baildon Bank – see the YMC guides. The boulder is the lower quarry below the great soaring lines such as Anne of Cleaves. The Pipe Boulder is the obvious block on the left (looking in) … More Some extra problems at the mighty Baildon Bank.
Two newly recorded areas near Air Scar (see page 382 of Vol.1, YMC, 2012). Air Scar Upper is above the main crag – there is more to discover here. Rowan Tree Crag is a lone boulder which has been used as a boundary stone on the plateau south of the main areas.
An updated guide to this summer spot. Great for a bit of shade and some quick hits. Note the Project Alert at Earl Seat Main Crag for the strong and brave among you!!
A new problem has been added to the Prune Buttress at Yeadon. The Arkenstone follows a technical start into an easier but spicy finish at Font 7A+. The guide has been updated and is available for download. This begs the question, which will be the next project line to be done on The Prune? There’s more to … More New problem at Yeadon Crag
Although highlights appear in the YG guide West Chevin provides a useful dry weather hit for Leeds based boulderers looking for shelter from the wind or sun. A full script has been included for those elves that love being in the woods.
Small but conveniently placed. Try an evening bouldering and a pint in Appletreewick.
Butch new traverse from Nathaniel Larsson. It has already stopped at least one aspirant. Who is feeling strong enough for the full lip traverse? Maybe need to wait for the autumn!
Something special for budding esoterica lovers to scratch their heads over. The guide (or clues!) for Spirit of Kinder are now online. A great climb, and a wonderful poem from Ruth Snowden. Keep it secret, keep it safe…
On the blocks to the left of the Main Wall are some nice new problems courtesy of Denis Gleeson and Helen Soutar. Such is the popularity of the crag they were repeated almost immediately by Dave Musgrove’s Pensioner Elite Squadron. Enjoy!
The really quite special Sigsworth Crags are now up. If you head up and have any action photos or topo photos we can use then please do let us know!
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