Long Crag & Cold Pike

Written by LakesBloc Monday, 11 October 2004 00:00

A number of fine new problems have been climbed at two new venues located on the fells flanking Wrynose pass.

Long Crag - Situated on Wrynose Fell around 25 minutes from the road this awesome mini crag was discovered by Dave Birkett. It offers crimpy walls on the steep side of vertical above a beautiful grassy landing.
Grade range: 4/V0 to 7a+/V7 - Grid Reference: 282 039

Cold Pike Boulders - On the west slopes of Cold Pike also flanking Wrynose Pass these boulders are a 45 minute walk from the pass. They are set in an excellent situation looking out toward Eskdale and the Irish Sea and were originally discovered by Jonathan Lagoe. The harder problems (upto 7b/V8) are on the whole sit starts on the boulders, but the numerous walls in the area purvey many superb highball easier lines up to 6c/V4.
Grid Reference: 259 034

Keep posted for further details.