Harborough Rocks (or Harboro, if that’s what floats your boat) was the destination yesterday with Jamie, Gareth and Martin. Being based in Nottingham, I tend to automatically head for God’s own rock, gritstone; Harborough is dolomitic limestone and the first time I’ve climbed on such crazy rock. Turns out, it’s flipping brilliant.

Jamie and I climbed together, and he was leading again – my mental barrier about leading is still firmly in place! Yet again, a day with no slips, falls or horrible accidents, but I’m still convinced I can’t lead anything yet. Trident Arete (VDiff) is a brilliant route, and Pedestal Crack (S 4a) was a nice finish to the day. An inspection of “Easy Chimney” (Mod) to scope out its potential as a simple first lead actually turned into to an impromptu solo – that’s kind of a result, surely?  :)