Crag: The Grove, Cornwall
Routes: South Face (S 4a:led)
Very possibly the most obscure crag in Cornwall! This is the obvious 10 metre high 'boulder' visible from Coverack and looked like it might provide a nice introduction to trad for M. It didn't, partly because it was a mile away and he doesn't like walking, but mainly because of the absurd bushwhacking approach through brambles and ferns. It goes without saying that nobody would choose to visit this on a Cornish climbing holiday, but it was short and near our cottage. A nice coastal walk leads to a wall then that dreadful approach. We finally reached the crag and I led up the obvious ramp line (vegetated) which leads to a few nice clean (quite steep) moves up to a thread belay. M followed competently, getting all my gear out, although he dynoed for the top jug in best Stallone/Cliffhanger style! Curiosity satisfied, we went back for tea. Hard to imagine a less alluring climbing experience for the young man.
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