Ray's Roof | E7 Trad climb at Newstones And Baldstones


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remus
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Ascents

12 successful ascents and 1 unsuccessful attempt recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

Graded 5.11c 😀

Steve Allen Lead | worked Before 1st Sep 1996
Second ascent.

Sean attempted the route in Dawes’ film Best Forgotten Art, returning a few days later to finish it off

Ben Bransby Lead | ground up 2000

Pete's ascent was partially aided by a gardening glove taped to his under-sized fist.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/rays_roof__-_dispatched_by_tom_randall_and_pete_whittaker-44807

Rob Smith Lead | worked 2009
Belayed by Jamie Lillieman.
Pete Whittaker Solo | repeat Nov 2010
Mari Augusta Salvesen Lead | ground up 14th Feb 2019
Chris Plant Lead | ground up
Jonny Woodward Lead | did not finish