Kenny and I had a short window to head down to the Lakes for a spot of climbing. As Kenny hadn't done a great deal of climbing in the area we tried to get to several different crags and get some of the classics done. Today we headed to Borrowdale and started off at Black Crag and climbed Troutdale Pinnacle Superdirect (HVS 5a) which is a great way up the crag. I really wanted to climb Prana but unfortunately it was soaking wet. It was super windy here so we opted a slightly lower crag and headed over to Quayfoot Buttress and climbed the classic Mandrake (HVS 5a) and then the Go Between (E2 5c). Just as we got back to the bags the heavens opened so we bailed to the Shepard's Cafe for a slice of cake and coffee. Eventually the crag dried up so we nipped round the corner and climbed The Bludgon (E1 5b) and Finale (HVS 5a). All these routes are absolute classics so I was happy to do them all again and must do's if you visit these crags.
