Routes in National Library Barton

The front wall of the national library facing Questacon

At 2.2m high and from 5 to 50m in length, the bottom tier of rough hewn basalt is generally traversed - but some choose to set hard diagonal rising mini routes with sit starts. It's likely that some people wouldn't appreciate the chalk patina that develops over the drier months and no one is really sure how the activity is viewed amongst Library management so please stay away from the front entrance area. The Lakeside walls are fantastic on a summers afternoon when the easterly breeze arrives.

On the side facing Lake Burley Griffin is the first short wall in between the main wall and the stairs. Can be climbed in either direction, though left to right seems more difficult.

On the side facing Lake Burley Griffin is the short wall in front of the the stairs.

Located in lower courtyard near the right end of the lakeside wall, look for the large gap in the hedge where it meets the wall. Rising right to left traverse ending with a big move to a jug.

The furthest right (West) wall facing the lake. Good and quite hard climbing on small crimps.

Using only the fourth row of blocks for hands (approx head height), traverse the full wall from left to right (~ 30 m).

There is a very good hold just under halfway along. From the start to here is probably ~V5. From here to the end is probably ~V6. The whole thing is probably ~V7.

The mega endurance wall on the back side of the Library facing Commonwealth Ave