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I’ve padded out the area featuring Orbweaver, in the Duddon Valley, developing a standout block on the hill directly above Orbweaver itself.

One of the most noteworthy new boulder problems of recent times has been climbed in Eskdale, with Dan Varian delivering a stunning first ascent of Seam Engine on a quality craglet atop Hollinghead Crag, which I discovered a number of years back.

On the outskirts of Penrith, at Cowraik Quarry, Dan Varian has added another hard new line to the region.

Fraser Corrie has developed a neat-looking wall tucked away in an old quarry at the base of the Duddon Valley, just off the Corney Fell Road (location Google maps), offering some good board-style climbing on fused crimps.

Jack Palmieri and Dan Varian have added a couple of harder sit starts to the Thornhow Block in Grisedale — a solid and accessible boulder that has seen some good recent development.

The ever-keen Kris Hall has developed another quality block, this time on the slopes of Seat Sandal — a minor but popular fell situated 4 km north of Grasmere.

A striking new problem has been established in the Duddon Valley, with Fraser Corrie taking the first ascent of Tommy’s Arete (7C).

Adam Price has developed a splendid highball face in the vicinity of Castle Rock of Triermain.

Callum Amos has developed a really great, and pretty obvious – how did we miss it!

Fraser Corrie has added a selection of neat looking additions to the Duddon Valley in recent months, incorporating 4 small new areas which feature around 10 problems.