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A small grit outcrop situated on a steep woodland hillside overlooking Bingley, recently discovered by Jim Purchon. There are a handful of problems here including a superb arete.

The boulders are on the St Ives Estate (Bradford coucil). Take the B6429 crossing the river Aire, and continue up the hill for approximately one minute. Turn right into the estate and park in the new car park. From far end of car park walk across a field (past a small reservoir) into the woods, follow the path until the picnic table on the right, the drop down to the boulders.

The Climbing

The problems are described from left to right.
Gritty Shaker 7b (V8)   2 photos 2 video 1 3 comments 3 0 votes 0
The impressive overhanging arete climbed direct. An easier (7a+) variation rocks rightwards over the first bulge then goes back onto the arete.
Midget Madness 6c (V5)   1 photo 1 video 1 2 comments 2 0 votes 0
The wall to the right of the arete.
Luger Nazi Pistol 7a (V6)   1 photo 1 video 1 0 comments 0 0 votes 0
The next problem to the right.
The Squeeze ? (V?)   1 photo 1 0 comments 0 0 votes 0
6c (V5)   1 photo 1 0 comments 0 0 votes 0
An overhanging mini wall from a sit start.
7a (V6)   1 photo 1 0 comments 0 0 votes 0
The overhanging buttress with a large loose chockstone to start.