20:40 call out to Kinder, lost party of four. Ummmm off climbing tomoz, maybe a long one.
Yep it's a long one.
20:40 till 02:30.
Ding, phone goes. Deans picking up the van then off up to mine, Bamford edge is the location.
Beyond lucky to live here, this place we live is amazing.
A bit worst for wear we arrive at Bamford edge, me I've been up on a shout on Kinder all night with Buxton mountain rescue team (http://www.buxtonmountainrescue.org.uk/call_outs/kinder-scout-plateau#more-9791)
Deans bin manchestering, so between us I don't think we r gonna make any amazing steps forward in the world of grit climbing, well maybe a bit.
Great climb for a starter route, suns out now and it's starting to get a bit warm. Bit more antics, decide to have a bash on (Master Blaster E1 5c) ok top rope out looks like sloper heaven. All the moves are in the bag after about five or six goes, that's for dean, me iam still trying to get the top move sorted, nails.
Might look big, but don't be deceived. The route is constantly trying to push you off, but a great route all said and done.
Right, now for the business, target (Wrinkled Wall) The Crease E1 5a.
This has been on the wish list for a while, deans up and on the case. Ropes set and small cams in hand, not much in protection here.
Staying left of the obvious chimney. The route gets all of E1, after the midway point there's not much protection.
So, it's off for coffee at the Anglers rest pub in Bamford.
So another great day in the Peak District.
Oh, ps another Battle Oates bar was also consumed during the making of this climbing blog on location at Bamford edge Derbyshire.
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