As Nigel has stated, some escape routes are totally absurd and ridicolous.
If I'm taking off toward the sea, like in the LEBL 20 example, I certainly won't head back toward the mountains or incoming traffic.
"Runway heading 3000ft, hold wherever we like over the sea".
End of the briefing.
These escape routes are often defined by wannabees pilots who'd better stay in a university classroom instead of a cockpit.
