Date/Time
Date(s) - 29/08/2023
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Bram Crag Quarry
Meet organiser: Mark Ward
Pub afterwards: Salutation, Threlkeld
Categories
A fine-granite quarry close to Castle Rock in St. Johns in the Vale. Many upper tier routes are hard to protect with trad gear and most have now been retro-bolted.
WARNING: September 2018 – rockfall reported at the far right hand end of the upper tier, routes around the area of false profit. There is reportedly some loose blocks still ‘attached’ to the crag which may fall so either avoid or use caution.
Not an aesthetic crag but good slab climbing and accessible for a quick hit.
Approach notes
Park in a layby just South of the quarry entrance, follow the zig-zag track to a T-junction, turn right and then up the grass ridge to the upper tier, or straight on to the lower tier.
Meet information
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Afternoon all,
The forecast for tomorrow for Bram Crag looks ok so this meet is on. Parking at this venue is always a bit tight so car share where practicable. If you happen to own a 60m single this is the venue to use it otherwise we will need to manage with pairs of 50m half ropes.
I aim to leave Cockermouth about 3:15 with an aim to be on the crag by 4, if you wish to car share pleas let me know by email to markward1962@gmail.com or text/WhatsApp to 07500155064Cheers
Mark
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Another great nights climbing especially for the aficionados of sport climbing. For a change the majority of the climbing took place on the Promontory Buttress which presented routes ranging from 5b to 6b+ on sound grippy rock. Some of the group ventured back toward the Centre Parc area which was very wet in places. Routes tackled included Yopo, Benghazi Burner, Last Dash, Con Artist, Twilight, Hound Dog, Luddite, Good bye Mr Major, Goodfella’s and last but by no means least St Johns Ambulance. Thanks to Mark M, Dan H-B, Steve Hardy, Mike Korner, Dave W, Geriant, Robyn, Aileen and Ros for making another great nights climbing. Apost pint in the Bank Tavern rounded off the evening perfectly lets hope for fine weather for Dow on Saturday
Cheers
Mark
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