Medusa Bay

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Sun to mid-afternoon
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10 mins

This typical Stoney bay has some good companion routes to the Bitterfingers Bay further right. Wee Doris is an excellent test of stamina and Medusa gives a well-protected slippery tussle for anyone who considers themselves a grit crack master. Guidebook page 56.

Route (click for voting and user comments) Symbols Grade
1
Sickle
Climb a short wall onto a ramp. Follow this to a pleasantly-exposed, but poorly-protected finish.
 
1 Stars
Rounded
E1 5a
2
Boat Pusher's Wall
A largely-ignored lead because of a reputation for seriousness, and the far-too-convenient top-rope set up. In fact, it can be...
4 user comments
 
1 Stars
Fluttery
E3 5c
3
Big Boris
Wall left of Wee Doris. Used to have a bolt.
 E5 6a
4
Wee Doris Top 50
An over top-roped training exercise, however it has some great moves and still packs a punch if led. The lower wall is a bit...
9 user comments
 
3 Stars
Pumpy
Fluttery
E4 5c
5
Medusa
The wide crack is an intimidating struggle for most. Big gear, big arms and a strong will to succeed will help get you up it....
9 user comments
 
2 Stars
Pumpy
Graunchy
E1 5b
6
Gesemini Direct
The right-hand crack is high in the grade. The disappointingly thin lower section gives a few very technical moves, before the...
4 user comments
 
1 Stars
Technical
E3 5c
7
Pickpocket
A good start up the technical wall and ramp has some very hard moves. Above, the route loses its way amongst some big ledges...
2 user comments
 
2 Stars
Reachy
Technical
Crimpy
E4 6a
8
Frisco Bay
The main corner is a good line, but is becoming very overgrown. The ivy needs trimming - again.
3 user comments
 
1 Stars
VS 4c
9
Golden Gate
Two contrasting pitches. Sadly the bottom pitch is very polished.1) 5a, 20m. Climb the right-facing slippery cleft to the...
5 user comments
 
2 Stars
Rounded
HVS 5a
10
Bingo Wall
The direct line through the eye is a fine route when clean and dry.1) 5b, 18m. Passing the eye is tricky. Many abseil from...
6 user comments
 
2 Stars
Rounded
E2 5b
11
Kelly's Eye
A good little micro-route which is losing its battle with the ivy. Climb the wall to the flake then swing left to make some...
2 user comments
 
1 Stars
Technical
E4 6a
12
Mind-blind
Direct start to Kelly's Eye
 E5 6b
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    For STONEY MIDDLETON

    Gabriel and the Pearly Gates
    "Returning to Pearly Gates after a few years confirmed my impression that it was ..." 24/Apr top50

    Horizon
    "Worthwhile route, though not worth a star." 22/Apr

    Evasor
    "The length given for p1 here (and in the new Peak Limestone Rockfax for which I ..." 17/Oct top50

    Pygmies Walk Tall
    "Was really impressed with this route though it would benefit from more traffic t..." 24/Sep

    Dies Irae
    "Very little wear on this, compared to many routes at Stoney. Rock still felt gri..." 28/Aug

    Lost Horizon
    "S 3c or HS 4a gives a better idea of the bold nature of the route. Some interest..." 02/Jul

    Compositae Groove
    "Pity about the first pitch but the second is probably the best of it's grade at ..." 16/Jun

    Fe Fi Fo Fum
    "A good one for your mate to do, "it's only HVS..."" 25/Jul

    Windhover
    "Felt a bit loose in places today. The start is hard, but there's a hidden crimp ..." 24/Jul

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