[tomtom]

Hello,
I'm up in the Lakes for part of both Xmas and new year and Carrock is my best bet for proximity and drying speed etc.. For where I'm staying.

I've been pretty comprehensively spanked every time I've been there in the past - and think my next trip(s) should be more focused! So I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for 7A/7A+'s?

[thekettle]

A good venue choice for this time of year. Sing A Rainbow 7A (must-do mega classic), Buck Rogers 7A+ and Slopey Arete 7A are my favourites at those grades.
The Punks Life boulder stays pretty dry in drizzle under the roof where Punks Life 7A+ and Generation Text 7B+ can be found.

[georgenorth]

I'd also add Fast Cars and Campervans (7A), Orison (7A), Rouse's Wall Right (7A+) and Ye of Little Faith (7A+) to John's list. Toblerone Tussle (7B) is also a great little problem, and towards the lower end of the grade.

[tomtom]

Thanks both - thats perfect - nice spread of different style problems in the grade. Lets hope it drys out a some point - the long term forecast is (ahem) not good...
Tom

[chris20]

Rouse's wall (6c+) is also a great problem, gets the heart going at the top!

[Stewart]

Tom, the bowderstone is only 20 mins from Carrock and is a much safer bet in changeable conditions. I bailed form carrock on sunday due to the wind and had a great day there. Even in pissing rain it was dry although the mats got a bit damp.. Get on picnic sarcastic, brilliant 7A.

[tomtom]

Thanks, I've been to the Bowderstone a couple of times - but found it really tough going (I may be stronger now..).. Maybe worth a look again..

[Fiend]

Just do any of the V3/4 face climbs, they're all about 7A..........

[JamieG]

I second both Rouse's wall and Sing a Rainbow. Both brilliant problems.

If you are up at Sing a Rainbow, try the 6c+ groove next to it 'I can, I can't'. Doesn't look that hard or particularly inspiring, but turns out to both be very good and technical.

Another one I enjoyed is Nova Scotia arete, although it's a bit of a hike to the Canada boulder.

Agree with Fiend about the wall climbs. All nails! Case in point Ye of Little Faith. Totally fierce. Can't even pull on!

[andy popp]

Just do any of the V3/4 face climbs, they're all about 7A..........

Don't forget, TT is Cheshire wall-climbing honed! (no pressure Tom).

[georgenorth]

Agree with Fiend about the wall climbs. All nails! Case in point Ye of Little Faith. Totally fierce. Can't even pull on!

I'm guessing you mean 'Come All Ye Faithful' (now upgraded to 7B) which has a bit of a reputation for being nails! 'Ye of Little Faith' is a roof problem on the Low Boulder and pretty fair at 7A+. Embrace for Impact (7A+) is another good one I'd forgotten about.

If it's not raining then Carrock is a million miles better than the Bowderstone in my opinion!

[Fiend]

Don't forget, TT is Cheshire wall-climbing honed! (no pressure Tom).

Fighting talk! He'll be fine then, as long as he likes his razor holds.

FWIW I spent at least 40 minutes working and trying Canada Dry, gave up and flashed Nova Scotia instead 

[JamieG]

Agree with Fiend about the wall climbs. All nails! Case in point Ye of Little Faith. Totally fierce. Can't even pull on!

I'm guessing you mean 'Come All Ye Faithful' (now upgraded to 7B) which has a bit of a reputation for being nails! 'Ye of Little Faith' is a roof problem on the Low Boulder and pretty fair at 7A+. Embrace for Impact (7A+) is another good one I'd forgotten about.

If it's not raining then Carrock is a million miles better than the Bowderstone in my opinion!

Oops, yeah that is the one. Cheers.

[chris20]

FWIW I spent at least 40 minutes working and trying Canada Dry, gave up and flashed Nova Scotia instead 

Yeah I popped up to try Canada Dry, V3 in the Rockfax guide, couldn't get anywhere with it and then I checked the lakesbloc guide.... as mentioned here http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php?topic=11387.0

I wanted to get on Nova Scotia but the lack of spotters put me off

[tomtom]

Just do any of the V3/4 face climbs, they're all about 7A..........

Don't forget, TT is Cheshire wall-climbing honed! (no pressure Tom).

Honed to the strength of a stoned kitten on Valium.

[Zods Beard]

Rouse's Wall and Novia Scotia arete are both very good.

[Beegsyboy]

Absinthe makes the Heart Grow Stronger 7a, a really nice techy wall climb, def worth seeking out.

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[tc]

There's a nice technical, crimpy problem at 7A on the Purple Slab, too, which doesn't see too many quick successes...