Castle Rock..

Kris Hill and I have been to The Castle Rock of Triermain today. With much better weather in the Lakes the sunny South Crag was popular with many teams climbing the short routes here.

Despite the short nature of these routes the rock is fantastic being superb rough igneous rock from the Borrowdale Volcanic series, the result - steep jug pulling.

We nipped up 'Yew Tree Climb' (VD), 'Gazebo' (HVS), 'Direct Route' (VS) before moving to the North Crag to do 'North Crag Eliminate' (E1). This three pitch classic involves "some precarious ape moves" up an old Yew Tree at half height giving some interesting climbing.

Back in the Peak District Darren Saxton was out with Mariano and Barbara again today. They opted to stay away from the crowds and went to Dovestone Tor today - a great effort.

I will be away on a Mountain Leader Award Assessment for the next few days leaving Darren to climbing with Morag and Callum. Lets hope the good weather continues..