http://yorkshiregrit.com/norwood.htmlI haven't asked permission to put this news on here but as it is now on yorkshiregrit.com I'm sure the developers won't mind.
It appears there were more boulders in Stainburn Forest. Robin Warden and friends have found and developed some pleasent problems very near Hunter's Stones in Stainburn Forest. The venue is no caley or almscliff (no surprise there) but offers some quality climbing with stunnings vistas. Again, like Hunter's, recent tree felling has made development possible.
It is approximately 2 minutes from the main road and 10 minutes walk from Hunter's. The two areas combine nicely to give lots of climbing. Norwood's problems lie in the easier to mid grades. The most notable line is Larchbow, a classic rising ramp but there are other note worthy problems there, like a lowball roof called Falcon - a Matt Willcox classic.
I was lucky enough to be shown round by 2 of the developers, Ross Williams and Amanda Phillips. I had a great time and it is always fun to climb on new problems. I was fortunate to spot probably the hardest line is through the blank wall next to Larchbow, which uses possibly the most circular crimp I have ever seen anywhere....πr2 (pie r squared) is around 7c (however it was very damp at the time of the ascent).
I'm sure there will be some critics to the quality but remember it is amazing that this many new problems are being found in one of the most climbed areas in the country, which offers an alternative to the established hotspots.
Good work and congrats to all involved!!!
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