Cragging in Borrowdale

Due to the below average August temperatures and forecast of high winds we avoided the higher crags today (would have been too cold) and found shelter at Black Crag, Borrowdale.

The start of The Shroud

Just taking in the view (waiting patiently...)

Just one more bit of gear....

Initially in the shade (chilly) we climbed The Shroud, an interesting VS were the guidebook description didn't quite match what we found higher up costing us (Ben!) some time (it said traverse 7m, in the end you had to go 10-12m if you must know...).

Gear of the day.....

We then thought we had climbed Troutdale Pinnacle Direct (another VS), which bizarrely I found easier than the classic easier route to the top which is graded as Severe. However on closer inspection of the guidebooks it appears that we actually did a 5b variant first pitch! Confusing........

Due to a late start (getting here at midday), we decided to call it a day after 2 great routes.

Troutdale Pinnacle

Here he comes (on Pinnacle Direct)....

Ben needing a rest on the Pinnacle

Great views