Baron Greenback | E9 Trad climb at Wimberry Rocks

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See also The Bigger Baron.

Unusually for grit the route is protected by 3 bolts...though the bolts are tiny, old aid bolts circa 1950. Pete Whittaker tested them in a fall, but probably best to avoid falling off if you can.

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remus
6 contributions since 31st January 2021.
Mattsparksy
1 contribution since 26th April 2025.

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Ascents

3 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Pete Whittaker Lead | worked 4th Mar 2013
First ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2es_JX_Hcw
Ben Bransby Lead | worked Mar 2014
Second ascent.

Bransby used a wooden plank in the side runner.

References

[1] https://twitter.com/dmmclimbing/status/448116087448956930

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvnGcCz2kDs
Jim Pope Lead | worked 24th Apr 2025

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2025/04/baron_greenback_e9_7a_for_jim_pope-73954

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/DI4DuPwoG_F/

[3] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJOYs9CNJlS/