Cradle area peaks info

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Cradle area peaks info

Postby ollster » Fri 28 May, 2010 2:38 pm

Hi all,

Heading up to Cradle with friends to hang around the area for 4 days in June. Of course, I was thinking of getting out for a day and doing some walking (well, peakbagging).

Having not actually done Cradle (most of the way up but turned back by ice), that's definately on the cards. Was looking to include Little Horn and Campbell. Anyone have any comments on those 2 peaks? Any estimates on the time required or difficulty? I was thinking 7-8 hours for the loop with minimal resting time.

Any info appreciated. :mrgreen:

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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby Bap » Fri 28 May, 2010 3:22 pm

Little Horn is qutie easy (but has some great views) and doesn't take very long approx 40 rtn from the face track.
Weindorfers Tower I think is a really good climb, and is a great little summit.
If you need directions for these two tracks I can give you them.

It doesn't sound to hard as the tracks in this area are fantastic.
It is easier to go down a hill than up, but the view is much better at the top.
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby Joel » Fri 28 May, 2010 6:42 pm

Where is the track up Weindorfers tower?
I know there are a couple of rock climbing routes but they're a bit hairy
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby MJD » Fri 28 May, 2010 9:17 pm

Do a search and you will find more info on Weindorfers. In short: you go up the gully to the right of the end tower. At the top of the gully you can go right fairly easily. Going left is harder. It's also quite a drop on the other side. Water or ice will make it harder. There used to be cairns heading up here.
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby ollster » Sat 29 May, 2010 5:53 pm

Shame the 'dorf isn't worth any points. Don't understand why either, considering Morriston gets one (pfft). Probably won't have time to head up that with the intent of bagging recognised pts. Thanks all for the info so far! Looks like it shoud be achievable with reasonable weather.
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby MJD » Sat 29 May, 2010 7:04 pm

It's worth a point on my list (shameless plug there!).
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby ollster » Sat 29 May, 2010 8:03 pm

MJD wrote:It's worth a point on my list (shameless plug there!).


How about the Bay of Fires high point?
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby ILUVSWTAS » Sun 30 May, 2010 5:11 am

Im more interested in knowing where Sontaran head is? Or rather who is it named after Oll???
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby ollster » Sun 30 May, 2010 6:38 am

ILUVSWTAS wrote:Im more interested in knowing where Sontaran head is? Or rather who is it named after Oll???


You'll have to ask Stu about that one... PS: Az tells me I'm not allowed to ask any more questions like this, as he feels it's ruining his hard-man rep by proxy.
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby Azza » Sun 30 May, 2010 11:23 am

ollster wrote:
ILUVSWTAS wrote:Im more interested in knowing where Sontaran head is? Or rather who is it named after Oll???


You'll have to ask Stu about that one... PS: Az tells me I'm not allowed to ask any more questions like this, as he feels it's ruining his hard-man rep by proxy.


:lol:

I thought with your off track walking experience a quick look at the map and you should have been all over this one.
Besides you'll have you're new smart phone + GPS so you'll be able to call for help when you go the wrong way.

Sontaran's Head is that somewhere in the North East?

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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby Son of a Beach » Sun 30 May, 2010 1:59 pm

"Sontaran's Head" sounds like the name of a Doctor Who episode!
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby Drifting » Sun 30 May, 2010 4:03 pm

Isn't Sontaran Head between White Head and Black Head?
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby ILUVSWTAS » Mon 31 May, 2010 6:15 am

No. It definately comes from the North-East........
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby ollster » Mon 31 May, 2010 8:02 am

ILUVSWTAS wrote:No. It definately comes from the North-East........


North of Poodle Bluff.
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Re: Cradle area peaks info

Postby ILUVSWTAS » Mon 31 May, 2010 8:07 am

North East of Poodle Bluff isnt he, err it?
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