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The Soft Parade

Well bolted, easier grade crag. Developed as a training ground for new leaders. Please read the access section below - no new routes please.

The Right Hand End

Micro sports routes on slabs and features. A great area for beginner leaders and kids.

The Right Hand End
14 Flyby

Bolted L side of arête just R of descent gully.

12 Frequent Flyers

Up to 2nd bolt, move left to arete and follow to lower-offs. A direct finish following the bolts is harder than the grade 11 or 12.

12 Frodo The Fearless

The land manager, Blue Mountains City Council, and many local climbers consider the level of development of this crag to be excessive and problematic. Blue Mountains City Council considers this area to be a bad example of climber's self restraint and self management when creating new areas and has threatened closure. The creation of manicured tracks, rock cairns, fixed ropes, installation of non-official signage, guidebook letterboxes (!) and unrestrained levels of bolting are all areas of great concern. To maintain good relationships with Council - ACANSW advises the following when visiting Soft Parade.

• Do not mark the entrance of the track so it is visible from the main road.

• No moving rocks anywhere along the track or at the crag itself, including building rock cairns or retaining walls.

• No chopping, trimming or moving vegetation, including dead trees. Stick to all paths - don’t trample fire regrowth.

• No new routes, bolts or fixed ropes - Council considers this area overdeveloped already.

• Do not install signage, or leave "shared" stickclips, guidebooks etc at the cliff. Anything left will be removed.

• Reconsider large groups - the base of the cliff is steep & very susceptible to erosion.

• ACANSW recommends climbing guide instructors avoid taking clients to this area altogether as it sets a poor example to new climbers of what a climbing area should be.

• If you see anything that needs fixing such as fallen timber across a track - please contact the ACANSW who will then contact Council - do NOT fix it yourself.

10 S'easy

Short buttress with undercut start

8 Up the Spout

Short slab crack with lower off. Great training ground for fledgling trad leads.

16 ASAP

Up the slab.

16 Prompt Delivery

Up the slab just to the right of ASAP.

17 Hanky Panky

A few metres right of Prompt Delivery.

16 Devious Diversions

Up the middle of the slab.

14 Okipoki

3m right of Devious Diversions.

9 25 Years On

1m left of SC. Start up past blocks moving right to crack. (needs ddb on top)

12 Soho Central

Up slab left of Honk On.

11 Honk On

Up the flake - bridge, layback, jamb - take your pick!

16 Why Not

Right side of Honk On. Shares the same rings and top anchors. Instead of the crack, climb the face to the right of it.

17 Gender Warfare

Face 2m right of Honk On.

17 Cast Iron Lullaby

Head left after first ring

(Training DBB below).

14 George's Perspiration

Right hand route on the wall.

Start on the right hand edge of the block.

16 Visions Fade

Stays just left of the arête. Careful belay for the last clip.

18 Organic Donkey Milk Products Climb # 1

The wall a meter or so right of arete.

19 The Gravity Game

About 2 meters right of the arête.

13 Squeeze Here

Chimney the trench (Get in from underneath and stay in the trench).

15 Split for Dinner

Face and arete on a buttress 10m right of Visions Fade.

19 knowbrainer

Line of RB's to DBB left of SF's arête.

15 Sensitive Freight

Corner and arête.

19 Hot Jam Tart

Slab right of Sensitive Freight.

14 Your Choice

Has two sets of anchors. Only grade 10 to first set.

14 The Last of the Jelly Beans

The land manager, Blue Mountains City Council, and many local climbers consider the level of development of this crag to be excessive and problematic. Blue Mountains City Council considers this area to be a bad example of climber's self restraint and self management when creating new areas and has threatened closure. The creation of manicured tracks, rock cairns, fixed ropes, installation of non-official signage, guidebook letterboxes (!) and unrestrained levels of bolting are all areas of great concern. To maintain good relationships with Council - ACANSW advises the following when visiting Soft Parade.

• Do not mark the entrance of the track so it is visible from the main road.

• No moving rocks anywhere along the track or at the crag itself, including building rock cairns or retaining walls.

• No chopping, trimming or moving vegetation, including dead trees. Stick to all paths - don’t trample fire regrowth.

• No new routes, bolts or fixed ropes - Council considers this area overdeveloped already.

• Do not install signage, or leave "shared" stickclips, guidebooks etc at the cliff. Anything left will be removed.

• Reconsider large groups - the base of the cliff is steep & very susceptible to erosion.

• ACANSW recommends climbing guide instructors avoid taking clients to this area altogether as it sets a poor example to new climbers of what a climbing area should be.

• If you see anything that needs fixing such as fallen timber across a track - please contact the ACANSW who will then contact Council - do NOT fix it yourself.

17 Upstairs Downstairs

20m right of The Last of the Jelly Beans. (Can be done as multi pitch).

Jump on Board

3m right of Upstairs Downstairs. Start: On top of boulder.

14 Don't Believe What You're Told

Up in the corner.

21 Coventry Connection

First route coming down from corner.

17 Double Decker Disco

Slab (Can be done as multi pitch).

15 Gateway to the West

Corner crack start (Can be done as multi pitch).

23 Pommish Invasion

First route after cave. Up boulder; then wonders a bit. (Last move to top of wall at anchor included in the ticket)

14 YoYo Fever

First climb after alcove.

15 There's a Room Next Door

The land manager, Blue Mountains City Council, and many local climbers consider the level of development of this crag to be excessive and problematic. Blue Mountains City Council considers this area to be a bad example of climber's self restraint and self management when creating new areas and has threatened closure. The creation of manicured tracks, rock cairns, fixed ropes, installation of non-official signage, guidebook letterboxes (!) and unrestrained levels of bolting are all areas of great concern. To maintain good relationships with Council - ACANSW advises the following when visiting Soft Parade.

• Do not mark the entrance of the track so it is visible from the main road.

• No moving rocks anywhere along the track or at the crag itself, including building rock cairns or retaining walls.

• No chopping, trimming or moving vegetation, including dead trees. Stick to all paths - don’t trample fire regrowth.

• No new routes, bolts or fixed ropes - Council considers this area overdeveloped already.

• Do not install signage, or leave "shared" stickclips, guidebooks etc at the cliff. Anything left will be removed.

• Reconsider large groups - the base of the cliff is steep & very susceptible to erosion.

• ACANSW recommends climbing guide instructors avoid taking clients to this area altogether as it sets a poor example to new climbers of what a climbing area should be.

• If you see anything that needs fixing such as fallen timber across a track - please contact the ACANSW who will then contact Council - do NOT fix it yourself.

17 Roundabout Rag

Corner crack to start then right onto face. Continue around the arête then up.

19 Cairne Cairne Longerie Lunch Munchers

Start off block on right side of arête.

17 Two's company, three's a crowd

Three pitches, including a heady rightward traverse on good feet and non-existent hands.

P1. Start on block as for CCLM. Step across to wall and climb right side of arete. Head right on ledge to main wall and belay. 7 rings.

P2. Traverse right on lip of overhang. Balance-y and a little scary! 6 rings

P3. Step right to corner and climb up to final belay.

Descent: 60m easily reached the ground from top belay

14 To Much Christmas Cheer

Gully. Better than it looks. Belay off dodgy tree. Anchor will be provided one day.

16 Erotic Rock

Climb the chimney, outside or the inside (you pick your poison).

17 Mita's Match

For Mita. Steep jugs.

16 Sixty Shades of Grey

Up wall then right. Up wall then left.

14 I Must Be Getting Old

Barry stuck with it and fought for this one. Took quite a few falls at the top. (At like, pushing 80yo).

21 Hakuna Matata

The land manager, Blue Mountains City Council, and many local climbers consider the level of development of this crag to be excessive and problematic. Blue Mountains City Council considers this area to be a bad example of climber's self restraint and self management when creating new areas and has threatened closure. The creation of manicured tracks, rock cairns, fixed ropes, installation of non-official signage, guidebook letterboxes (!) and unrestrained levels of bolting are all areas of great concern. To maintain good relationships with Council - ACANSW advises the following when visiting Soft Parade.

• Do not mark the entrance of the track so it is visible from the main road.

• No moving rocks anywhere along the track or at the crag itself, including building rock cairns or retaining walls.

• No chopping, trimming or moving vegetation, including dead trees. Stick to all paths - don’t trample fire regrowth.

• No new routes, bolts or fixed ropes - Council considers this area overdeveloped already.

• Do not install signage, or leave "shared" stickclips, guidebooks etc at the cliff. Anything left will be removed.

• Reconsider large groups - the base of the cliff is steep & very susceptible to erosion.

• ACANSW recommends climbing guide instructors avoid taking clients to this area altogether as it sets a poor example to new climbers of what a climbing area should be.

• If you see anything that needs fixing such as fallen timber across a track - please contact the ACANSW who will then contact Council - do NOT fix it yourself.

19 Cuddle Puddle

The land manager, Blue Mountains City Council, and many local climbers consider the level of development of this crag to be excessive and problematic. Blue Mountains City Council considers this area to be a bad example of climber's self restraint and self management when creating new areas and has threatened closure. The creation of manicured tracks, rock cairns, fixed ropes, installation of non-official signage, guidebook letterboxes (!) and unrestrained levels of bolting are all areas of great concern. To maintain good relationships with Council - ACANSW advises the following when visiting Soft Parade.

• Do not mark the entrance of the track so it is visible from the main road.

• No moving rocks anywhere along the track or at the crag itself, including building rock cairns or retaining walls.

• No chopping, trimming or moving vegetation, including dead trees. Stick to all paths - don’t trample fire regrowth.

• No new routes, bolts or fixed ropes - Council considers this area overdeveloped already.

• Do not install signage, or leave "shared" stickclips, guidebooks etc at the cliff. Anything left will be removed.

• Reconsider large groups - the base of the cliff is steep & very susceptible to erosion.

• ACANSW recommends climbing guide instructors avoid taking clients to this area altogether as it sets a poor example to new climbers of what a climbing area should be.

• If you see anything that needs fixing such as fallen timber across a track - please contact the ACANSW who will then contact Council - do NOT fix it yourself.

17 G's Spot

In the memory of our buddy Graham Smith.

And Yes, there is a sweet spot to it!

18 Umpf

As in Ooomphf...

15 A Good Day For The Beach

Up the flake, around the block however you please, and then up the perfect layback crack to a mantle. Double ring belay over the top

16 Red Beard

The land manager, Blue Mountains City Council, and many local climbers consider the level of development of this crag to be excessive and problematic. Blue Mountains City Council considers this area to be a bad example of climber's self restraint and self management when creating new areas and has threatened closure. The creation of manicured tracks, rock cairns, fixed ropes, installation of non-official signage, guidebook letterboxes (!) and unrestrained levels of bolting are all areas of great concern. To maintain good relationships with Council - ACANSW advises the following when visiting Soft Parade.

• Do not mark the entrance of the track so it is visible from the main road.

• No moving rocks anywhere along the track or at the crag itself, including building rock cairns or retaining walls.

• No chopping, trimming or moving vegetation, including dead trees. Stick to all paths - don’t trample fire regrowth.

• No new routes, bolts or fixed ropes - Council considers this area overdeveloped already.

• Do not install signage, or leave "shared" stickclips, guidebooks etc at the cliff. Anything left will be removed.

• Reconsider large groups - the base of the cliff is steep & very susceptible to erosion.

• ACANSW recommends climbing guide instructors avoid taking clients to this area altogether as it sets a poor example to new climbers of what a climbing area should be.

• If you see anything that needs fixing such as fallen timber across a track - please contact the ACANSW who will then contact Council - do NOT fix it yourself.

23 Ageing Gracefully

For all those of us who wont put down our outdoor gear. Bring out your Johnny Dawes slab shoes and moves. Bolted by Barry and climbed by MattB after permission from Barry. A sneaky high L hand hold and rock over is the key to this route and then dance your way to the top. Still a little dirty towards the top but the route eases off.

20 The Quality of Grace

Linkup between The Quality of Mercy and Ageing Gracefully. Start up The Quality of Mercy through to the fourth bolt then up around the vegetated ledge to finish on the last bolt and anchor of Ageing Gracefully. The harder moves are well protected but not being an intended route the easier ground is run out.

20 The Quality of Mercy

Start on the short arête, gain the ledge and traverse right into A Pound Of Flesh (Extra points if you recognize the link between the names). Originally known as Fast-Forward. Grade is up for review

22 A Pound Of Flesh

Cruxy start straight up to the anchors. Sharp pockets may extract their pound. Originally known as Rewind. First ascent was direct to the first bolt but I believe earlier attempts started further right. The grade is up for review.

17 I've Sent Your Saddle Home

Left leaning flake corner.

23 Counsel Clean Up Day

Given there is an anchor at top this must have been climbed? No doubt projected? Its excellent! The thin seam leading to small corner 10m right of "I've Sent Sent Your Saddle Home". Very well protected on c3's and small wires, with a bunch of small cams, an obvious #4 and a 0.5 at the top being the two largest cams. Funky top out to two bolts. A lot of cleaning required then a back to back send. Its kinda hard for a bit..like really..but on bomber gear.

19 Treeroo Territory

There's a trick to it.

17 Skater's Cap

Up to the roof that projects like a "Skater's Cap", hand traverse right and up to lower-offs.

13 Zam Zam

Trends left.

10 Willow

The land manager, Blue Mountains City Council, and many local climbers consider the level of development of this crag to be excessive and problematic. Blue Mountains City Council considers this area to be a bad example of climber's self restraint and self management when creating new areas and has threatened closure. The creation of manicured tracks, rock cairns, fixed ropes, installation of non-official signage, guidebook letterboxes (!) and unrestrained levels of bolting are all areas of great concern. To maintain good relationships with Council - ACANSW advises the following when visiting Soft Parade.

• Do not mark the entrance of the track so it is visible from the main road.

• No moving rocks anywhere along the track or at the crag itself, including building rock cairns or retaining walls.

• No chopping, trimming or moving vegetation, including dead trees. Stick to all paths - don’t trample fire regrowth.

• No new routes, bolts or fixed ropes - Council considers this area overdeveloped already.

• Do not install signage, or leave "shared" stickclips, guidebooks etc at the cliff. Anything left will be removed.

• Reconsider large groups - the base of the cliff is steep & very susceptible to erosion.

• ACANSW recommends climbing guide instructors avoid taking clients to this area altogether as it sets a poor example to new climbers of what a climbing area should be.

• If you see anything that needs fixing such as fallen timber across a track - please contact the ACANSW who will then contact Council - do NOT fix it yourself.

12 Organic Donkey Milk Product Climb # 2

Corner.

17 A Birds Eye On A Bannana Bender

The land manager, Blue Mountains City Council, and many local climbers consider the level of development of this crag to be excessive and problematic. Blue Mountains City Council considers this area to be a bad example of climber's self restraint and self management when creating new areas and has threatened closure. The creation of manicured tracks, rock cairns, fixed ropes, installation of non-official signage, guidebook letterboxes (!) and unrestrained levels of bolting are all areas of great concern. To maintain good relationships with Council - ACANSW advises the following when visiting Soft Parade.

• Do not mark the entrance of the track so it is visible from the main road.

• No moving rocks anywhere along the track or at the crag itself, including building rock cairns or retaining walls.

• No chopping, trimming or moving vegetation, including dead trees. Stick to all paths - don’t trample fire regrowth.

• No new routes, bolts or fixed ropes - Council considers this area overdeveloped already.

• Do not install signage, or leave "shared" stickclips, guidebooks etc at the cliff. Anything left will be removed.

• Reconsider large groups - the base of the cliff is steep & very susceptible to erosion.

• ACANSW recommends climbing guide instructors avoid taking clients to this area altogether as it sets a poor example to new climbers of what a climbing area should be.

• If you see anything that needs fixing such as fallen timber across a track - please contact the ACANSW who will then contact Council - do NOT fix it yourself.

15 Nine ring circus

Climb the right side of the arete. Give up climbing if you can't guess the story behind the name.

16 Slim Dusty

Up wall, traverse right, then up to finish.

15 Home Run

Climb out route for alternative track. Last climb at crag. You can walk in and abseil above this route. Rings in boulder.

The Middle

To the right as you come out of the descent gully.

The Middle
22 First Base

The climb on the free standing pillar. Take 12 draws.

Start on the big block to the right, hand traverse on the crimp rail to the left arete. Put up a good fight to stand on top of the pillar. Walk 2m to the left and bridge on to the headwall. Tricky but comparatively easier moves guard the exit.

16 A Touch of Frost

Left on the Juggy Wall

14 Dirty Nuns with Chewing Gum

Start at a sandy flake left of the cave.

16 Hysterical Porcupine

Start on block right of Dirty Nuns with Chewing Gum, Up and diagonally left to blunt arete.

10 Lazy Lizards

To the right of the arete.

12 A Soft Touch

Right of Lazy Lizards

15 Nice Elvis Legs

Companion route to the right of A Soft Touch

20 Mora Mora

Start 8m right of A Soft Touch on next buttress. Up bulging slab with belay bolt at base of climb

20 Wild Honey

Delicate slab.

18 Avian Antics

Follow the flake.

15m right of the block.

18 Fringe Benefit

Short wall 2m right of Avian Antics.

19 Down Side Up

Juggy arete.

11 Bob's Breakfast

Left hand route on the Kid's Slab just right of the arete.

8 Who's Bob

Right hand route on Kid's Slab

(Training Ring to Right).

10 Carrot Cake

Line of carrots above the "test" lower-offs

9 J Meister

First climb on the right of the descent gully.

Josie climbs her age on her first project.

The Left Hand End

Trad area with a very loose eroded shale above and below routes. Be prepared for loose rocks, belayers should wear a helmet. Lower offs can be difficult to locate.

The Left Hand End
15 Modest Mouth

Layback crack on small ledge above track 5m left of the crack with the tree in it.

14 Don't the Moon Look Good, Mama

Crack with large tree. Take lefthand exit into corner.

15 Ten Carefree Minutes Under a Cloudless Sky

Wide flake and fist crack. Single sideways ring anchor in block at top.

15 R Fever Dreams

Up the finger crack and then around and onto the slab, staying out of the corners. Run out at the finish.

17 Punch of Punishment

Up the wide crack the the right of Fever Dreams. Traverse to the tree on the right to lower off or exit via the slab of Fever Dreams

18 Sexo, Drogos y Rocas

Right leaning diagonal finger crack.

16 Mr Mean Mouth

Flaring offwidth 5m right of Sexo, Drogos y Rocas. BIG gear needed.

Old wooden wedge jammed in crack strongly suggests it was climbed before 2012. Two SS rivets at top.

17 Celebrate with Cake

Twin finger crack right of Mr Mean Mouth.

2 rings + 1 gal carrot at top

11 What a Friend we Have in Mother

Easy corner cracks. Take left hand exit.

See Right Hand End (Fascist Area)

As far right as you can go

Area amalgamated into Right Hand End.

See Right Hand End (Fascist Area)
15 A Good Day For the Beach

Layback.

Area amalgamated into right hand end.

16 I've Sent Your Saddle Home

Start: 30m right of A Good Day For the Beach

Corner, crack and flake. Area amalgamated into right hand end.

12 Organic Donkey Milk Products Climb 2

Easy corner to roof, traverse left then up.

Area amalgamated into right hand end.

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