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

United Kingdom / England / Buxton
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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.

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13 contributions since 19th August 2023.

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Ascents

4 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
John Welford Lead | worked 1995
First ascent.
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
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.climber.co.uk/news/felix-wilkins-links-persian-dawn-into-hajj-at-raven-tor-as-season-ends/
Fourth ascent.

References

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