The FRCC guide book says this of Esk Buttress:
“Without doubt one of the finest and most impressive crags in the district. The situation is idyllic; with large open walls looking out over the wild expanses of Upper Eskdale”
Esk Buttress is at 490m in a beautiful remote valley, and it can be reached in about two hours. You’re not likely to be fighting the crowds here.
Read MoreWe're only up to number seven in the series, and this is the fourth crag I've chosen in the Langdale Valley. But that's not really surprising - Langdale has everything a climber could ask for. Amazing mountain scenery, many south-facing crags, an even spread from roadside to high mountain crags, and huge numbers of routes in the grades below E3. And it's only 25 minutes from where I live in Windermere.
Read MoreLast week I was climbing at El Chorro in southern Spain. It was really good to get out and climb with good friends who inspire and challenge me, and to remember what it feels like to push the limits of what I can do. Great weather, great food, great company and great climbing! Thank you, Jon Chamberlain, John Kettle, and Chris Moore.
Read MoreWhen you have selected your anchors (see How To Build Good Belays Part 1: Selecting Your Anchors) you need to set up your belay by attaching yourself to the anchors, and you should be able to do this quickly and efficiently. There are endless variations on how to do this, but this post shows some of the simplest and quickest methods.
Read MoreThe high mountain crags on Bowfell are a beautiful place to spend some time, with excellent climbing in a great setting. They are usually fairly quiet, although you may have to join the queue for the classic Bowfell Buttress on a sunny summer's day. It has many memories for me, some good, some not so good. Two that stand out are both from blistering hot late June days, 23 years apart.
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