[GCW]

Any gen on bouldering at Goldsborough.  Looks like we're off for a family few days at CenterParcs, so was hoping to escape for some bouldering at some point.

Is there an online topo?  (found the demo for the new YG guide, partial info)
Any vital knowledge on conditions/drying time etc?
Is it any good?

C'mon, UKB, let's have some info!

[GCW]

Found this but is there anything else out there?

[robertostallioni]

Fun and sunshine for a, week or twooooooo.

[GCW]

5 days, Stallion, 5 fuckin' days.

(One at the Bowderstone and one at Goldsborough, but don't tell the wife)

[Monolith]

I've been and thought it was shite. Possibly don't listen to me though as you won't catch me raving about many moorland crags with coarse rock. There was a Stone Circles on it a while back if you can get hold of it.

[BenF]

I've been and thought it was shite. Possibly don't listen to me though as you won't catch me raving about many moorland crags with coarse rock.

Jesus Christ. 

Please don't listen to Monolith on this subject.  He's fine if you ask about design, techno, culture etc.  Don't listen to him about his opinion of climbing, sequences, grit or the like, as you'll get a load of ill-considered bollocks.  His opinion was mainly formed, I would summise, because there weren't many eliminates on dirty crimps up at Goldsborough.  Basically, it wasn't the Cave.

[webbo]

i too have been and i thought it was great.it was the middle of summer,we went there because it is exposed and breezy.so it could be a touch on the chilly side think blackstones.
that climbon guide is the one out of the north of england guide which is all there is other than the stone circles article.you might struggle to find a passing local to help you in avoiding using any illegal holds though.

[BenF]

His opinion was mainly formed, I would summise, because there weren't many eliminates on dirty crimps up at Goldsborough.  Basically, it wasn't the Cave.

NB:  I was not suggesting that the Cave is full of eliminates by the way.  It's just that what Monolith does there.  Probably.

[Paul B]

as people have already said, it'll be windy and cold up there.
Its a great little spot. Either buy the North of England guide or hope to find Mr Cummins in situ up there.
Beths Traverse is the tick of the crag imo.

http://www.climber.co.uk/categories/articleitem.asp?cate=3&topic=17&item=111

[Fiend]

Hands up if you’ve ever been to Goldsborough Carr? Anybody? Okay, so there’s one or two Darlington locals who are waving a paw in the air, along with some of you lads and lasses from the Lakes and Northumberland, but the rest of you, no, I didn’t think so.

I've been thrice (admittedly one of those times I had a sudden attack of debilitating nausea and just about managed to crawl back to the car).

Cool crag. At it's best for easy highballs / solos and harder low roofs. Certainly would make for a fun day out in anyone's book. If there's any breeze, drying time will be instantaneous, as will hypothermia time. If by some miracle it's warm it would make a decent spot for the kids.

[dave]

this place is well and truly on the top of my "crags to crush the fuck out of" list.

[Paul B]

Hands up if you’ve ever been to Goldsborough Carr? Anybody? Okay, so there’s one or two Darlington locals who are waving a paw in the air, along with some of you lads and lasses from the Lakes and Northumberland, but the rest of you, no, I didn’t think so.

Newman and I had the misfortune of going to school right near it, it turned into quite a regular spot for me following Saturday morning lessons 

[Monolith]

Ben's alright really; just a harmless ol' bumbley

To be honest I thought the aspect of the crag was very pleasant (especially as we experienced it in a smattering of snow). I'm sure you'll have a very nice day out there GCW and you shouldn't listen to what I think of the place.

[uptown]

C'mon, UKB, let's have some info!

Do jumping Jack flash and enjoy - it's got a special atmosphere and some class problems.

[Richie Crouch]

I wasn't massively impressed. Although...we went in a blizzard and missed the main crag until late in the day and had no form of topo. The monkey up a stick prow was cool (Old Moss?), with the ice and snow covered top out of death...amusing 

[BenF]

we went in a blizzard and missed the main crag until late in the day and had no form of topo.

Need I say more...?

[GCW]

Thanks to everyone for the input.
I was on my way there today, but the cloud was low and 10 miles out it chucked it down so I never made it.  I'm keen for a visit in better conditions though, the countryside was impressive and the crag looks great.

[philo]

same here, im from sunderland and have never been.  sounds good tho and might be worth a visit.  i was always under the impression that there were few problems there

[Paul B]

There aren't millions but more than enough for a few visits, unless you're an uber wad.

[Bradders]

Any knowledge on a topo for Goldsborough Carr? Climb Online one seems to be defunct. Few vids knocking about now but wondered if there's any more info than on UKC.

Edit: ignore me, just realised it's in Dunning's YG Bouldering vol 2.

[GCW]

I never did get there. It rained in 2008.

[Bradders]

I went today. Clear day forecast. It rained. Didn't even take the pads out of the car.

[webbo]

I’ve been twice and both times it was hotter than hell.

[M1V0]

Heading here tomorrow (is the plan based on Bradder’s suggestion, thanks!). I’ve got the Northern England Rockfax guide which doesn’t have Holeshot listed. Does anyone have a description of where this starts and ends (same ending as JJF?).

[Bradders]