Late call from BP with a long list of possibles, all west of Pennines given the pronounced weather east/west grim/sunny split. Bank Holiday Monday criteria applied (traffic, parking, crowds on the crag, speed of access, Appleby Fair travellers, opportunities for new routes, warm weather). All requirements (apart from warmth) fully met by the ever reliable...
Gouther Crag
Other routes both not done
BP finds a Fangtastic position on this Lakeland Classic, a gem of a route
Mind 1
Matter 0
AT P2
BP on Doghouse VS 4b (below)
Oddly enough the neigbouring route - Left Edge, goes up to the right of this
BP gets his nose on the rock and looks (in vain) for some gear
But sniffs out a slot for two man's best friends out left by the arete
4m of bold climbing leads to rewarding gear left of the heather at top right.
Great climbing, the dog's B@!!@x
Walkies it aint
Mind 2
Matter 0
Climber psyching up for the unprotected crux on Bloodhound (E2 5b)
Cajones essential
Doghouse shown on left
Lines of The Fang and Doghouse also shown (blue and yellow)
BP going really well - saddles up Scabby Horse
Fine, well protected crux right at the top
Mind 3
Matter 0
Had to wait a while for rope of three to lead and clear the top section of Hernia (HVS 5a) which shares the same finish
Todays GO-TO leader moving with great purpose towards better holds higher up
Spliffing ride home
Finally feeling the warmth of the rays
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