[Bubba]

It's very near Cromford which is near Matlock.

[simone]

is it worth checking out, or is there not much there?

[dave]

here

[Bubba]

Not sure I'm afraid,

I've never been there to boulder. I think there's some descriptions in one of the routes guide for Railway Slab (?) - James will probably know if he sees this...

[dave]

english 6a traditional style apparently, Railway Slab:

[Bubba]

Looks quite nice, but if that's the extent of the bouldering then I'd go somewhere else!

[simone]

looks cool :

[dave]

i think theres some boulderable routes on the block (golden days E3 6b?). Bear in mind the '81 derwent valley guide gives Velvet Silence (E6 6c) a mere english 6a and no E-grade!!!WTF?

also meshuga is only B8, apprently. :roll:

[Adam Lincoln]

i think theres some boulderable routes on the block (golden days E3 6b?). Bear in mind the '81 derwent valley guide gives Velvet Silence (E6 6c) a mere english 6a and no E-grade!!!WTF?

also meshuga is only B8, apprently. :roll:

B8?! B8 crux maybe

Or should that be E8?

[dave]

someone told me it was like B8 on a toprope.

[AndyR]

english 6a traditional style apparently, Railway Slab:

That rope looks well useful!

[james]

There are a few things on the railway slab upto eng 6c.  There is the block at the back with golden days which is nice.  There is also the mantle of angels share etc to try (eng 6c).  There is the railway boulder whuch also has a few things on (left of R.S).  Not that much realy, you would be better taking a rope :shock:
Cheers

James

[Bubba]

That rope looks well useful!

Yeah, wtf is that about - better with a pad methinks....

[LJ]

Did railway slab t'other day, and would have to say it aint worth it really, certainly not worth goin to the place specifically for. Im sure it was good in its day but i think too much abseiling down it has been done, quite alarmin to see ureself climbing all the way up it! :?  Some decent fun on a big boulder to left though, but only if ure desperate! Bonus point is its all in the shade