Gentle suntraps West Yorkshire / Lancs? (Read 4259 times)

Fiend · January 16, 2019, 03:23:13 pm

Need a quick hit en route to Manc area. Slabs 6A-6C, walls / aretes / grooves 6A-B. Frictiony and fiddly preferable to cranky. Needs to relatively warm / sheltered ideally. Have considered Widdop but too exposed and cold, Brownstones but too crimpy / cranky, etc. Ideas welcome thx

dunnyg · January 16, 2019, 03:41:59 pm

I would always recommend west vale if you haven't been. Best if you make up your own eliminates though.

Nike Air · January 16, 2019, 03:45:39 pm

https://unknownstones.com/jobseekers-party-boulder/

Also nearby

tomtom · January 16, 2019, 04:44:50 pm

Theres a shit load of 4's and 5's at Buckstones (nont Sarahs) which is south facing (N wind forecast?) but exposed. Its not super inspiring, but near the road and en-route.

Will Hunt · January 16, 2019, 04:52:32 pm

En route from where?

I've really been enjoying Shipley Glen recently. It's crimpy and fiddly. Masses to go at sub-7A. Sandbags abound. Really sheltered but gets stacks of afternoon sun. It fits the Fiend criteria of being a little bit underloved as well. People pop in for the steep stuff and don't stay to get shut down by the "easier" walls.

Fiend · January 16, 2019, 05:11:13 pm

En route from North of the Wall.

Yeah thinking Shipley myself actually.

Will Hunt · January 16, 2019, 05:16:56 pm

If you go then let me know. May be able to join you (I live a few mins drive away). As do Julie and Andy who I think you know.

Fiend · January 16, 2019, 05:25:22 pm

I've known them for bloody years, but they're not talking to me any more the bloody fell-running wankers. Had some great days out with Hobby although the last one did involve a good sulkathon up / down Red Tape at Brimham....

Fiend · January 16, 2019, 05:26:08 pm

P.S. What are the slabbier bits of Shipley? I've done Manson's Wall which was ace but too hard for me atm.
Or any other slabby recommendations?

tomtom · January 16, 2019, 05:30:18 pm

I’ve found Shipley hard to get to when en route on the M62 - unfortunately requiring going though Bradford or Leeds (or both) to get there. You can cut down from the A1 across towards Otley etc and the airport. But if you’re going that way there’s Caley....

tregiffian · January 16, 2019, 05:31:14 pm

But is the tramway running?

Fiend · January 16, 2019, 05:50:31 pm

Caley might be bleak as fuck for me atm.

Will Hunt · January 16, 2019, 08:36:48 pm

I can't say there's many true slabs at the Glen, it's generally thin wall climbing.

webbo · January 16, 2019, 08:59:17 pm

Blackstone Edge, plenty to choose from there.

r-man · January 16, 2019, 09:28:41 pm

Or nearby Higher Chelburn. Nowhere near as much to do, but only a 12min walk in. Lots of little sitters in the 6's on decent rock, plus a couple of taller things (Clarion Call and Rockflection). A very minor venue, but fun for a quick hit. Also doesn't catch as much wind as Blackstone, so a useful fallback on a brisk day.

tomtom · January 16, 2019, 09:30:17 pm

You been to Blackstone Fiend? Shirley so?

Kebs? Lots there.

Fiend · January 16, 2019, 09:37:37 pm

Blackstone even bleaker! But thx.

Fiend · January 30, 2019, 12:29:22 pm

Shipley was the one, thanks for that Will.

Very easy stuff but it was nice and I could keep my elbows steady.

tommytwotone · January 30, 2019, 01:30:50 pm

Nice one Fiend - the second one in your video is now one of my favourite problems...surprised it doesn't get more of a mention in the guided as I think it's a real beaut of a grit problem.

Fiend · January 31, 2019, 10:19:31 am

Proper slopey aye!!