Rob Matheson reflects on the mindset required to potentially lead one of Britain's boldest and most iconic routes, John Redhead's 1980 test piece, The Bells! The Bells! E7 6b on North Stack, Gogarth. It has been on-sighted by a handful of top climbers in their prime, and retains a fearsome reputation even by those who preferred the 'prior knowledge' option. Not on everyone's ticklist, but when you've wanted to do it all of your climbing life, and you've moved into your 70s, the clock is definitely ticking.