The Rail | 8B+ Boulder problem at Bowden Doors

United Kingdom / England / Northumberland / Alnwick

Quick Info

Grade 8B+
Type Boulder problem
Crag Bowden Doors
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Dan Varian (10th Oct 2013)
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade 8B+
Type Boulder problem
Crag Bowden Doors
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Dan Varian (10th Oct 2013)
Recorded repeats 0
Contributors
7 contributions since 8th July 2026.
4 contributions since 30th May 2022.

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Ascents

1 successful ascent and 1 unsuccessful attempt recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

If it's the best climb I ever do I'll retire a happy man, if it's the hardest, likewise. All I know is that it was a joy seeing through the process. This to me is why I boulder, for the difficulty and intricacy that can only be felt without distractions, to climb up lines like this.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NLOMZKFGOs