Stanage Edge, Peak district

A better day, and woken by the D of E "competitors" around the campsite shouting to each other across the field.

Then off up to Stanage Edge, where we moved in between the crowds to find routes that were not too occupied ...  this being the first meet after the freshers had joined the clubs at nearby universities. Everywhere had fixed ropes on it, and it took a while before we plucked up the courage to jump in.

We kept it fairly simple .. with routes including Bishop's route, Hollybush crack, flying buttress, turf crack, flake chimney and a number of diffs and v diffs.

Stanage, Peak District

A weekend in the peak district, we had arrived in the night at North Lees campsite. We (Sue, Mike R and myself) had arrived at the campsite later than anticipated due to one big car park on the M1, and lots of rain.

Rain again in the morning, so a late start, and then only down to Grindleford cafe, for a second breakfast. Then perusing the local climbing shops

The afternoon brought no improvement in the weather so we went for a walk around the lake nearby, watching the water cascade over the dam .. ten miles or so later we headed back to the campsite