Cloud Gate 8A+ | Climbing History

Cloud Gate | 8A+ Boulder problem at Cratcliffe Tor

Also known as The Bean. See also Cloud Gate Low.

52 contributions since 29th March 2025.

3 contributions since 31st March 2025.

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3 successful ascents recorded.

Climber	Style	Ascent Date	Suggested Grade
Jim Pope First ascent.	Boulder \| worked	26th Mar 2025	8B+
References [1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DHyzxFUtbjz/ [2] https://www.patreon.com/posts/125570162 [3] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2025/04/jim_pope_makes_first_ascent_of_cloud_gate_8b+-73937 [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kreADPGfqY
Ned Feehally Second ascent.	Boulder \| worked	2nd Apr 2025
References [1] Email correspondence with Ben Bransby
Billy Ridal 1 session.	Boulder \| worked	6th Apr 2025	8A
Billy didn't explicitly suggest a grade but did say that Cloud Gate Low (8B) felt a couple of grades harder.

Cloud Gate | 8A+ Boulder problem at Cratcliffe Tor

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