30 September 2024
Anna Wild ticks Bat Route (8c)
Anna Wild has sent Bat Route (8c) in Malham which has been rated five stars by all 14 that have star rated it.
Can you tell us more about the ascent and the number of sessions neeeded?
I tried it a few times in spring but it got too hot and had a birds nest in it, so I had to wait until recently to try it again, I think 8 sessions overall. I really enjoyed trying this route, had been wanting to try it for a while as it is one of the best routes in the country. Iโm excited to try the harder link ups of it next!
What harder link-ups could that be?
Iโd like to try Raining Bats and Dogs (8c) and Batshadow (8c+) next.
Can you tell us more about the ascent and the number of sessions neeeded?
I tried it a few times in spring but it got too hot and had a birds nest in it, so I had to wait until recently to try it again, I think 8 sessions overall. I really enjoyed trying this route, had been wanting to try it for a while as it is one of the best routes in the country. Iโm excited to try the harder link ups of it next!
What harder link-ups could that be?
Iโd like to try Raining Bats and Dogs (8c) and Batshadow (8c+) next.
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