In reply to Simon Caldwell:
> Are there any easier routes? It's been on my to-do list for years, but if there's nothing under HVS then I'll give it a miss!
The article focuses on conventional, technical pitch by pitch routes with uncomplcated (mostly direct abseil) descents which are unlikely to result in epics and benightments (for instance I left out the classic Pillar of Wisdom for this reason - see the logbooks!)
And I think these mostly start at about VS or so, though there may be good exceptions I've not done - happy to hear suggestions from anyone.
But the Bedouin routes mean that Rum is a paradise for experienced and competent lower grade climbers, from easy scrambles upwards. Indeed they are, in many ways the best thing about the place and what makes the climbing unique. You can have a brilliant time at any grade as long as you like adventurous routefinding! As I said in a post above, I'm thinking of a follow up article highlighting some Bedouin classics after I've checked a couple more out myself. The guidebook will point you at the best of them, though I could give some personal recommendations if you iike.