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  • 08-08-2009 7:06pm
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    backlashs
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭


    this is kind of a stupid question but as i haven't been up to look around get i just wanted to no if any of the route in dalkay are bolted or are they all trad ?


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    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,968 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Is that some sort of code or something?


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    Gillo
    Registered Users Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭Gillo


    From what I remember (it's been a while) they are trad there are a few cams, in some of the routes, If you're happy to use a rusty old cam go for it....


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    Esel
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    I'm not sure of the current situ, but Dalkey has traditionally been bolt free...

    Not your ornery onager



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    Gillo
    Registered Users Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭Gillo


    Actually are there ever random meets out there?
    Love to get back into climbing but none of my mates are into it.


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    romperstomper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,692 ✭✭✭romperstomper


    I just did my first climb in ballykeefe quarry (KK) today and I'd defo be up for heading to Dalkey. doesn't make sense to drive 2 hours to KK, when there is a place in Dublin


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    backlashs
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭backlashs


    thats cool thanks just thought id ask before i went out and bought a load of gear


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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,269 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Gillo wrote: »
    Actually are there ever random meets out there?
    Love to get back into climbing but none of my mates are into it.
    The Irish Mountaineering Club have a regular Thursday evening meet there. You would have to join the club to participate, though.

    Not your ornery onager



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    Tells
    Registered Users Posts: 136 ✭✭Tells


    All trad, no bolts. Ballykeefe is the only place in Ireland that has some bolts as far as I know..


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    mcguiver
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    No bolts, a few old steel stakes/pegs on top for belaying. As always examine carefully before you trust your life with them.


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    Gillo
    Registered Users Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭Gillo


    A lot of people use the bushes at the top of the routes also but again, check it then check it again and for luck check it a third time. They always worked for me but glad to say I never had a bad fall.


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