Neil Bentley

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Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8b+
Hardest Trad (Worked): E10
Contributors
17 contributions since 3rd January 2021.

Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8b+
Hardest Trad (Worked): E10
Contributors
17 contributions since 3rd January 2021.

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Ascents

11 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown. Use the other tabs to view these ascents.
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Punks in the Gym 8b+ Lead | worked 1993

References

[1] http://www.climbingposts.com/articles/uks-iron-man-interview-with-neil-bentley-and-his-climbing-life/
Mecca - The Mid-life Crisis 8b+ Lead | worked
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Equilibrium E10 Lead | worked 24th Feb 2000
First ascent.

The images of Neil working the route are from 1999.

References

[1] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/britains-first-gritstone-e10-is-strong-contender-for-hardest-trad-route-in-the-world.html
Parthian Shot (Pre 2011 Break) E9 Lead | worked
Third ascent.

Impressively, Neil placed all the gear on lead.
Renegade Master E8 Lead | worked 1997
Second ascent. 5 sessions.

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 107, page 49

[2] On The Edge Issue 67, page 8
The New Statesman E8 Lead | worked
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqORzWevG_k
Groove is in the Heart E7 Lead | worked 1998
First ascent. Belayed by Rich Heap.

References

[1] On The Edge Issue 84, page 80
Boom Bip E7 Lead | worked 28th Sep 2002
First ascent.
Beau Geste E7 Lead | worked
Clippity Clop, Clippity Clop, Clippity Clop E7 Lead | worked
Second ascent.

http://www.climbingposts.com/articles/uks-iron-man-interview-with-neil-bentley-and-his-climbing-life/#:~:text=making%20the%20second%20ascent%20of%20clipperty%20clop
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Horny Lil' Devil 7a Deep Water Solo | onsight 1999