Back Bowden Doors
Area Description
Back Bowden deserves to take more traffic away from its more damaged neighbour. Well known for its roof problems in the Sorceror area and the less-visited but even better roof at its South end, Back Bowden also hosts several easier alternatives and the boulders lying below the crag are as ideal for beginners and kids learning to climb as they are for the seasoned rockstar. An essential destination.
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Rock: Sandstone
Aspect: West Altitude: 150m Walk-In: 10 minutes Problem quality: 
Route quality: 
Access: CRoW. No evening climbing allowed. DO NOT block the gate. |
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Location and Approach
From Belford/A1: Take the B6349 turning out of Belford, follow this for 2.5 miles and take a right turn. Follow for a mile when the crag will appear down to the right. Park on the left in a large layby.
Public Transport:GNER/Virgin Trains run to Berwick/Alnmouth. Buses 501/505/515/525 run to Belford. 1 hour walk from Belford.
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New Problems
New problems since the latest guidebook (2000):
- Springer's Mantle (7c)
Desperate mantle on left side of slopey boulder. Easier for the tall.
Chris Graham 2001
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Full Problem List
| 8a+ | The Bitch |
| 7c+ | County Ethics |
| 7c | Springer's mantle |
| The Emporer Sit Start | |
| 7b+ | Pockets Traverse |
| Four Mats Wall | |
| 6b+ | Darth |
| Mantle Masterclass | |
| 6b | The Peak Technique Dyno |
| 6a+ | The Vole |
| The Sorceror |
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