The Bastard | 8c+ Sport route at Water-Cum-Jolly

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Also known as Free that you Bastards.

Originally given 8c but upgraded to 8c+. Approximately font 8A+/B in to font 7C.

The line was originally aid climbed by Chris Craggs and Colin Binks and called Free that you Bastards. Ben Moon was working the line but came back to find holds had been chipped off. John Welford then took on the challenge and sealed the deal after a protracted siege.

Contributors
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5 contributions since 19th August 2023.

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Ascents

4 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
John Welford Lead | worked 1995
First ascent.
Steve McClure Lead | worked Jun 2001
Second ascent.

Steve memorably described the route as like

driving out to Rubicon, slamming my fingers in the car door three times, then driving home. [2]

References

[1] https://www.climbing.de/news/steve-mcclure-repeats-the-bastard-8c-42510.html

[2] https://www.ukhillwalking.com/forums/rock_talk/the_chis_craggs_aid_route_called_free_that_you_btards-559294?v=1#x7449156

[3] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3qNVGhjYq/

[4] On The Edge Issue 109, page 12
Felix Wilkins Lead | worked 6th Aug 2023 8c+
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.climber.co.uk/news/felix-wilkins-links-persian-dawn-into-hajj-at-raven-tor-as-season-ends/
Pete Dawson Lead | worked 21st Aug 2024
Fourth ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C--fdMHtcT4/?img_index=1