Lancashire sea cliff climbing - yes really!

Tuesday saw plenty of rain in Lancashire, so the thought of getting out seemed very unlikely. However, Huw, a good friend from Wales was heading this way on a quick stopover on his way to Skye for 10 days mountain work (good gig if you can get it!).

Huw heading out on the Onedin Line

As I finished work I noted the rain had practically stopped (!), and I could see the clouds clearing over Morecambe Bay, but it still looked menacing (grey and wet) over the Lakes and Bowland so I had the genius idea of heading to Jack Scout Crag, the only sea cliff climbing in Lancashire (I think).

Huw's hanging belay. Tide going out over the bay

Huw, battling the short sharp Brant's Little Brother (picture courtesy of Karl 'Curlew')

What a great idea, even if I say so myself. The setting is beautiful, a compact limestone cliff next to a small bay, with views out to sea, and across the bay.

Views across the bay to the Southern Lakes

Sorting gear at the end of the evening. Time for food and a beer....

We climbed Onedin Line, a 2 pitch VS 4b,4c (probably the best route here), Brant's Little Brother (VS, 4c) - which was fun, and quite fitting considering Huw is from Wales where the brilliant but hard Brant is located (sandbag route). Finishing with Curlew Calling S 4a, seemed fitting given the location (I do like a curlew), and coiling the ropes on top as the sun was setting really did complete this great experience.

The late night pizza and beer also went down well - cheers Huw, enjoy Skye, don't work too hard.....