Members: Gareth Williams, Clay Conlon

Guests: Dave R

Cold and drizzly but turned out to be worth a visit to the crag as the rock was surprisingly dry (in most places).

I arrived first, spent a bit of time bouldering and soloed Ash Tree Direct (S 4b), trailing a rope to assist with descent from the tree.

Clay Conlon arrived next. As we geared up Dave R (sorry, I forgot your surname Dave) arrived fresh from Calpe. The 20 degree temperature change didn't entice Dave to try the delights of the crag so only Clay and myself climbed Noah's Crack (HS 4b). We were grateful for the belay bolts which allowed an easy descent.

I then had a go at The Popple (HVS 5a) but the cold got to me and I had a couple of rests on the rope to allow hot aches to pass before reaching the belay bolts, which allowed for a swift exit.

Next week is Anglezarke quarry. Let's hope we're a bit too early in the year for midges!