Spofforth Bouldering Yorkshire
Lee Robinson Backwards The Tower Block
Betaguides Bouldering
Spofforth
Set in the meadows of an idylllic river valley (River Crimple). Consists of over 10 blocks varied climbing Routes: Problems range from micro-routes, highball to mini-problems suitable for the kids, Something for everyone. Location: Just off the A661, after Spofforth village, between Wetherby and Harrogate.
Grid Ref: SE 356 528
Access: The BMC report some minor access problems in the past.
Walk in: 3 mins
Please act responsibly and adhere to the Countryside Code. Beta Guides do not claim to have climbed the first ascents of these lines, we are documenting them as a result of our explorations and for others to enjoy, inspiring bouldering in beautifully unique settings.
Rock type: Gritstone, friable in places; though generally sound. Quick-drying
Warning! some flakes are brittle
Important: Please abide by the countryside code do not litter, use designated paths close gates, repect any wildlife, do not climb any routes with nesting birds. If you would like to get in touch, to report a new problem, or query existing ones, please contact me at lee@betaguides.com.
The Angel
Frenzy
Tower Block
Mental Spiders
The Devil
Dogger
The Bunny Stile
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Tower Block 1 Arete F5c* 2 -3-4 F5* Three routes straight up the face using the cracklines. 5 F6b** SS on the using the block head right use a faint scoop crimp to the arete then straight up the right hand face no arete, F6a using the arete. 5:1 F6c If you have a big ape index, throw to the arete ‘Stretch Armstrong’* up the arete to finish. 6 F6c SS the wide break then traverse left, finish up the face without the arete. 7 F5c SS the wide break straight up. 8 F6a+ SS from slopers fire up to the ledge. 9-10 F6b** SS Low and high traverses nice and technical start on the right of 7. 11 Prow Project? A daring mantel solo, the top out is very slopey!!! 12 Backwards* From a rail to a lefthand curved groove aim left to a faint crimp and stretch with difficulty up to the jug. 13 F5+ Straight up the seam top out left 14 Crimple F6b+** Using the small undercut crimp pull up to the sloper, lock off hard on the right and finish in the sloping pocket to the left. 13 15 F5+ Straight to the bird S**t. 16 F6a SS to the mono then straight up. 17 F6b *** Rock Around the Block Traverse the full block, start were you want. There are more projects and problems on this block
The Angel
Frenzy
Tower Block Mental Spiders The Devil
Dogger
The Bunny Stile
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Glen Chapman on the Spiders Boulder
Glen Chapman Crimple F6b+ The Tower Block
Lee Robinson Justice Mantel F5+ Mental Boulder