Climbed at the Link last night.
Managed to climb the white 6C route clean 
This is only the second time ever that I’ve led a 6C clean (the last one was a stretching, thuggy route @ the Warehouse sometime in 2007). This route is vertically up a corner - it appealed to my strengths (ie not requiring out right finger strength, requiring some tactile thinking re: conserving energy and using available rests).
Also got a thumbs up for my climbing technique on an easy green 5C(?) overhanging route .. I reckon my bouldering practising technique @ lunchtimes and the confidence that I’ve gained from my first trip of the year outdoors last Saturday are both paying off and crossing over into my indoor leading
Spent Saturday climbing at Shorn Cliff in the Wye Valley with Rhys and Rob.
The sun was out, the rock was dry and we had all day to climb .. perfect.
We made a point of all of us leading each route (no seconding, leader just stripping the gear on the way down) to give everyone maximum exposure to the joys of leading on real rock again.
This was mine and Rob’s first time visiting the crag .. As I tend to climb in the evening the longish walk in of 30 minutes means Shorn Cliff isn’t usually a viable option.
We quickly realised that the crag was out of the sun in the morning so we ended up getting cold between climbs .. it wasn’t till 1-2pm before the sun managed to peak around the cliff and the trees to deliever some welcome warmth.
We all led Indecisive Victory (HS 4b) and Secret Identity (VS 4c).
Rob had to leave a little early so Rhys and I where left to lead: Dirty Harry (HS 4b).
I finished the day off by leading Thread Security (VS 5a).
Apart from a loose block on Thread Security (VS 5a) I felt Shorn Cliff is a really great place to climb .. the routes may be a little short but there are plenty to choose from. Liked it much better than Wynd Cliff - which, if I never visited again, I wouldn’t have a problem with. Whereas I’d love to come back to Shorn Cliff .. and may even try it one evening during the summer in spite of the walk in.