Looking for suggestions of peak crags for this autumn that have some 7a’s to try repointing. Ideally sheltered, catch any sun, quick drying, doesn’t suffer from seepage, not total choss.
In reply to JamieSparkes: Thank you for the suggestions. Do you know if there are any access issues with a Deep Rake, seem to recall some issues being mentioned. Will try hidden quarry. Small dale and Bend Tor probably too cold!
Demolition Man (7a) @ Horseshoe Quarry could be a good bet as the main wall doesn't seep much and catches the sun. There are some other 7s on the main wall I've not tired that could be good, including the direct finish to Rain Dance (6c) but I can't remember the name off the top of my head.
Can't Climb, Won't Climb (7a) is south facing & has good rock quality (unlike much of the rest of the crag). It's also very much bottom end of the grade, although could be made less so depending on how rigorously you stick to the line of the bolts.
The half dozen good routes at Hidden really are worth a couple of trips - Apeta, couple of 6c+s, 6b+, 7a+. Ignore all the choss on the lower tier and over to the right though...
Went to Deep Rake about a month ago. Seemed no issues with parking at an obvious parking area towards the end of the approach lane. A 10 min walk from there. Pretty decent for a Peak quarry and the grades seemed soft compared to the likes of Chee Dale (which isn't saying much...).
Fair comment. I have all the guidebooks, it’s just sometimes worth getting a bit of extra insight from people to make sure I’m not missing something obvious.