Grade | Route | Gear style | Popularity | ||
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8a+ | |||||
Isolated Buttress | |||||
8a+ | ★★ Pollet Virtus
Follow West Wall to a position just beneath the overhang. Then, move outward into the open space and ascend following the indistinct groove. Utilising a high heel-toe and a demanding knee move will enable you to conquer the wall above. | 8m | |||
7c | |||||
Unclimbed Wall Area | |||||
7c | Dennis the menace
Challenging vertical climbing on diminutive holds, excluding all grips from Elementary and Desperate Dan. | 9m | |||
Sewer Walls | |||||
7c | ★ Tempestivity
Demands a considerable reach and exhibits a degree of power! | 7m | |||
What Crisis? | |||||
7c | ★★ In Crisis
An alternative harder finish to What Crisis?, heading out right | 9m | |||
7c | Riverdance
Ascend the Long Crack route until reaching partway up the bulge, then veer off towards the right to ascend the steep wall above, ultimately aiming for a small protrusion. It may be desirable to have an independent start, but currently, it seems unfeasible. | 9m | |||
Slab Area | |||||
7c | ★ Lager Frenzy
Climb the cracks up to the upper break, then transition towards the left to make better use of it. The climb concludes with a mantel move onto secure handholds. | 7m | |||
7b+ | |||||
Isolated Buttress | |||||
7b+ | ★★ Woolly Bear
A finger-intensive start, progressing towards a horizontal ledge situated at the wall’s midpoint. Then, extend your reach to secure the generously sized upper ledge, with an easier finish above. | 8m | |||
7b+ | ★★★ Storming up the Cuvier Remparts
An eliminate climb up the face that excludes the use of holds from neighboring routes. | 8m | |||
Isolated Walls | |||||
7b+ | ★ Karate Kid
A challenging boulder characterised by a significant dynamic move required to transition between the first two breaks. | 10m | |||
Wellington's Block | |||||
7b+ | Banana Republic
Engage in the sleek and arduous right-hand variation of the Republic route. | 10m | |||
Circle Area | |||||
7b+ | ★ A Killing Joke
Ascend the blunt arete, doing precise moves on sharp holds until reaching the break. | 7m | |||
What Crisis? | |||||
7b+ | ★★ Paul's Arete
Tackle the forceful and steep arête situated right of Slim Finger Crack, using only holds on the arête and its immediate right side. The climber is not permitted to use Slim Finger Crack or any features situated to its left. The route concludes by ascending slightly to the right and up the blunt arête located above. | 9m | |||
7b+ | ★★ What Crisis?
Ascend the face by following a sequence of profound pockets located in the center. There are several possible routes to navigate between them. | 9m | |||
Long Layback Area | |||||
7b+ | ★★ Supernatural
Climb the wall between Coronation Crack and The Limpet. Fingery and Technical. | 10m | |||
7b | |||||
Amphitheatre | |||||
7b | Purple Nasty
Ascend through the centre of the narrow and bulging wall. | 8m | |||
Long Layback Area | |||||
7b | ★★ The Limpet
Climb the face and arete left of Dark Chimney. Eliminate use of the wall behind you when starting. | 10m | |||
Slab Area | |||||
7b | Fosters Face
Ascending the left-hand side of Lager Frenzy using small yet supportive edges, while it is quite apparent that the adjacent slab on the right is not viable for climbing. | 7m | |||
Blackeye Wall | |||||
7b | ★ Soft Rock
Use minuscule hand and foot holds to scale the face, without utilising the surrounding arete or crack. | 6m | |||
7a+ | |||||
Zig-Zag Wall | |||||
7a+ | Stubble
The initial phase is tough, slick, and nearly insurmountable. Fortunately, the subsequent face climb is considerably more manageable. | 9m | |||
Unclimbed Wall Area | |||||
7a+ | Jingowobbly
An inferior eliminate utilising grips from neighbouring paths, gaining more independence in its upper section | 9m | |||
Crucifix Wall | |||||
7a+ | Mischivas
The demanding, finger-intensive eliminate that's nestled tightly between the Corner and Philippa. | 8m | |||
7a+ | ★ Hector's House
A challenging finish, and the route experiences seepage. | 7m | |||
7a+ | ★ Crucifix
Right of muscle crack - hard top out | 7m | |||
Isolated Buttress | |||||
7a+ | Krypton Factor
Ascend the section of the face situated one metre to the right of Bloody Fingers, culminating in a challenging finale. | 8m | |||
7a+ | Woolly Jumper
Dyno between the breaks of Woolly Bear | 8m | |||
Isolated Walls | |||||
7a+ | ★★ Dr. Pepper
The route is an enigmatic path up the seemingly featureless and curved prominence. | 9m | |||
Wellington's Block | |||||
7a+ | ★★★ The Republic
Execute elongated movements between ledges along the arete, ascending primarily on its right-hand side. | 10m | |||
7a+ | What the Butler Saw
An eliminate that intersects with Sossblitz, requiring improvisation and to navigate its unique challenges. | 10m | |||
7a+ | ★ Bonanza Direct
A notably challenging direct variation to Bonanza, tackling the lower roof directly via the crack situated to the left. | 10m | |||
Sewer Walls | |||||
7a+ | ★★ Oliver James
A challenging direct route up the face, which is often in superior condition compared to the routes on the left side | 11m | |||
7a+ | Primate Shot
An intense direct start leading up to and concluding with the final crack of Monkey's Necklace | 11m | |||
7a+ | ★ Powder Monkey
The crux is the initial mossy moves off the deck. The upper half improves significantly, featuring a tricky last move over the bulge. | 11m | |||
What Crisis? | |||||
7a+ | Jumping Jack Flash
This route follows a narrow and constricted line that necessitates executing some dynamic moves in order to travel between holds. | 8m | |||
Long Layback Area | |||||
7a+ | Nut Tree
Ascend the prominent edge using a precarious one-finger pocket (if you choose) and other less-than-ideal holds to reach the break with a slapping motion. | 9m | |||
7a+ | ★★ Hangover Right Hand
Start as for Hangover, but go direct over the right hand face. Utilise a heel in the break and a reachy move for the sloper overhead. | 8m | |||
Slab Area | |||||
7a+ | ★ Lager Shandy
Commence by ascending the short crack located at the base of the bulging, blunt arete positioned immediately to the right of Lager Frenzy. | 7m | |||
7a+ | ★ Blue Murder
Ascend the flake until reaching the break, then execute a challenging top-out maneuver to finish | 8m | |||
7a | |||||
Zig-Zag Wall | |||||
7a | Neutral
Ascend the slender fissure on the upper face, following a difficult and slick beginning. | 9m | |||
7a | Max
Tackle a challenging manoeuvre over the bulge, which is oftentimes overgrown. Proceed up the face situated between the two cracks, avoiding the cracks themselves. | 9m | |||
7a | ★ Witches Broomstick
Ascend the prominent fissure at the heart of the undercut wall, which presents a challenging initiation. | 9m | |||
The Scoop Area | |||||
7a | ★ Demons of Death
Navigate the protrusions to the right of Pullover, leading up to a challenging mantel. Eliminate the arete and holds on Pullover. | 8m | |||
7a | ★ Pushover
Between Pullover and Easy Cleft Left. Start up Jumper and keep going straight up avoiding the side pull on pullover. FA: Jamie Dugdale, 28 Sep 2019 | 8m | |||
Crucifix Wall | |||||
7a | ★ Finger Popper
Climb the wall just right of the arete, leading up to a desperate crux over the protrusion. | 7m | |||
Grant's Wall | |||||
7a | ★ RSVP
A nuanced manoeuver, navigating between Thingamywobs and Whatsname while steering clear of cracks flanking both sides. | 8m | |||
7a | ★ Grant's Stand
Ascend the challenging and smooth surface between Grant's Crack and Thingamywobs, eliminating both routes. | 8m | |||
7a | Tiptoe Through the Lichen
A challenging route ascends the face, weaving through sparse, rounded indentations. The difficulty intensifies under adverse conditions. | 9m | |||
Jagger Wall | |||||
7a | ★ Gall Stone
An intense struggle over the heart of the fallen block. Avoid any contact with the Isolated Buttress and the sidewall. | 10m | |||
Isolated Buttress | |||||
7a | Bloody Staircase
Initiate on the left side of the prominent in-cut hold on the lower section and ascend directly, veering slightly right as you finish. | 8m | |||
7a | ★ Powder Finger
Ascend the face about a metre away from the arete, which frequently features a slick upper portion. | 8m | |||
7a | Wailing Wall Eliminate
An eliminate that’s growing more challenging as the grips gradually erode. | 10m | |||
7a | ★ Mr Spaceman
This variation begins by scaling Crowborough Corner up to the initial ledge. Shift right to ascend the delicate face above. Refrain from utilising the cracks on the neighboring routes. | 8m | |||
7a | The Wintours Leap Clause
Ascend Birchden Corner until your feet reach the second ledge. Then, perform a foot traverse along the entire ledge to the left corner, and conclude by ascending the Isolated Buttress Climb. | 10m | |||
7a | ★ Alexander Beetle
A direct variation of Diversion, utilising the right side of the fissure on Edward's Effort specifically for the left hand placement. For the entire experience, finish as for Edward's Effort Direct. However, there is an option to traverse rightwards. | 10m | |||
7a | ★★ Woolly Cub Direct Start
Direct variation of Woolly Cub. Begin by moving left from the boulder, then proceed to ascend the face of the climb. Avoid holds on Woolly Bear and the arete on the right side. | 8m | |||
7a | ★★★ Woolly Cub
Start as for Woolly Bear, but navigate right to bypass the crux, and then utilise a small, stiff hold to ascend to the higher ledge. Traverse back left and conclude as for the original. | 8m | |||
7a | ★ Diagonal
From the slender second break on the Northwest Corner, make your way horizontally across the face. Conclude as for South West Corner, making use of the right-hand arete if necessary. | 8m | |||
Isolated Walls | |||||
7a | ★ Eric
Scale the wall immediately right of Reverse Traverse up to the point just beneath the overhang, and then make a final, strenuous effort to finish via an undercut. | 8m | |||
7a | Karen's Kondom
This route is challenging due to some concealed grips that add an element of surprise. | 9m | |||
Knight's Wall | |||||
7a | Reach for the Sky
Featuring a particularly stretchy move that may necessitate a dyno for most | 9m | |||
7a | ★ Skin Job
Navigate a slender and intricate route up the face, culminating along the narrow fissure atop the boulder situated right of Knight's Gambit. | 8m | |||
Squat Tower | |||||
7a | Woodside Blossom
Try to access the break via a diagonal crack and mantel with difficulty to finish. | 6m | |||
Wellington's Block | |||||
7a | ★ Kicks
Ascend the arête right of Wellington Boot, on its left-hand side. Note that the drilled holes at the top are eliminated | 7m | |||
7a | ★★ Wellington Boot
An abbreviated yet demanding route along the side face, culminating with a challenging ascent via a narrow crack at the summit. | 7m | |||
7a | ★ Pincenib
A notable route along a distinct, curving flake, eliminating the upper right-hand arête | 11m | |||
7a | ★★ Sossblitz
A demanding and intricate experience, featuring a perplexing crux move halfway. | 10m | |||
Sewer Walls | |||||
7a | ★ Brookslight
Start just left of the right edge of the front wall, and clamber up to stand on a small pedestal, then continue straight up the wall. | 10m | |||
7a | ★ Baboon
Similar to Monkey's Bow, but traverse left along the next break up. | 11m | |||
7a | ★ Monkey's Bow
Start just left of the right edge of the front wall, and climb onto a small pedestal, then hand traverse leftwards to a short crack and finish up it. | 11m | |||
7a | Psycho
The lower half is eliminate and tends to be very mossy. The upper half provides a better experience and can serve as an alternative finish to Orangutang | 11m | |||
7a | Cannibals
Ascend the arête to the right of the gully after navigating a damp start on The Sewer | 11m | |||
Circle Area | |||||
7a | The Bolts
Campus between the sandy breaks and execute a mantel to reach the finish. Unfortunately, the climb doesn't live up to its appearance. | 5m | |||
7a | Healey Peelys
This route features a boulder problem right off the ground, with a mildly eliminate section in its higher, easier tier. | 7m | |||
Saint's Wall | |||||
7a | ★ Glendale Crack
Emulate the path taken by early aid climbers by ascending the interconnecting network of cracks. Continue climbing until you reach the green breaks and ledges located above. | ||||
7a | Gretta
An alternative finish to Glendale Crack that involves tackling a thin crack and the breaks located above it. | ||||
Pig Tail Slabs | |||||
7a | Greasy Eliminate Right
A tight eliminate upwards, utilising a vertical slot. | 5m | |||
What Crisis? | |||||
7a | Marcus's Arete
Start by using a noticeable undercut located at the far right end of the roof, and use that momentum to ascend the remainder of the route, effectively bypassing Horizontal Birch. | 7m | |||
7a | ★ The Sting
Ascend the bulge and wall above while being cautious with the holds, as some of them may be fragile and require delicate handling. | 7m | |||
7a | The Real Missing Link
Ascend the steep face on what appears to be positive holds, on a route that is sandwiched between Vulture Crack and the primary section of The Sting. The route heads straight up from the left-hand side of The Sting and finishes at the top, using the tree as an anchor point. | 7m | |||
Giant's Staircase | |||||
7a | That Man's an Animal
Eliminate between "Quiver" and "Toxophilite" | 10m | |||
Long Layback Area | |||||
7a | Neighbours
A fabricated challenge that involves ascending the wall right of Sashcord Crack. It is inferior quality and does not offer a rewarding experience. | 8m | |||
7a | ★★ Coronation Crack
Climb the the thin crack up the middle of the wall, then finish up the same diagonal crack as "The Flakes" | 10m | |||
7a | ★★ The Flakes
Pull into the niche at the start as per "Flakes Direct", then move up and right on thin flakes to the roof. Hand-traverse right, then up the crack up and left. | 10m | |||
7a | ★★★ Hangover 3
THE route on which to look impressive at Harrison's. | 8m | |||
Rotten Stump Wall | |||||
7a | Ritual
Located between Sticky Wicket and Rotten Stump Wall and requires avoiding holds on both. Use the pockets on the face to gain the break, and then stand up on the postbox slot. Finally, use the tiny sloping crimps to rock up for the top. FA: Jamie Dugdale, 23 Feb 2019 | 7m | |||
7a | Corridor of Uncertainty
Ascend this route, which has no visible features or holds and presents a serious challenge due to the very small holds available. | 7m | |||
Blackeye Wall | |||||
7a | Fugazi
A challenging route that requires avoiding contact with adjacent routes. The climb goes up the face to a slot and continues beyond it. | 6m | |||
Eyelet Wall | |||||
7a | ★★ Twiglet
Climb up towards the roof and search for the undercut hold on the left side, then complete the climb with a challenging finish over the bulging roof. | 5m | |||
Green Wall | |||||
7a | The Violent Sprat
Ascend the wall located 3 meters to the right of Usurper without utilising the arete. | 7m | |||
7a | Special Invitation
Ascend the middle of the wall between Teddy Bear's Picnic and Central Groove by jumping to start, similar to New Hat. Proceed upward and to the left using a small incut hold and climb the wall located to the left of New Hat to complete the route in an awkward manner. | 7m | |||
7a | ★ Teddy Bear's Picnic
Ascend to the break and make a forceful reach for the indistinct vertical cracks situated above, then finish by ascending the substantially better upper half. | 7m | |||
6c+ | |||||
Zig-Zag Wall | |||||
6c+ | ★ Meat Cleaver
A daunting crack ascent situated adjacent to the imposing border fence. | 9m | |||
Unclimbed Wall Area | |||||
6c+ | ★★ Right Unclimbed
Beginning on the ramp, this highly technical trial progresses by veering left towards the wall. Utilising the fissure and pockets on the face, you swiftly arrive to a stopper move. | 9m | |||
6c+ | ★★ Desperate Dan
Start as for Unclimbed Wall and continue direct to the second break. Approach the headwall by employing an undercut and a diminutive pocket. | 9m | |||
Crucifix Wall | |||||
6c+ | ★★★ Philippa
The overhanging honeycomb wall, which catches many by surprise. | 8m | |||
6c+ | ★★ Muscle Crack
Ascend to the wide overhanging crack on crimpy holds and heave your way through the final moves. | 7m | |||
Grant's Wall | |||||
6c+ | ★★ Grant's Wall
Ascend the vertical grooves in the lower section of the wall, which are prone to moisture seepage. Shift left and up the arete along its right side, finishing over the top block. | 9m | |||
Spider Wall | |||||
6c+ | No Chance
A delicate eliminate up the curved prominence that unfortunately lies a bit too near to adjacent routes. | 8m | |||
The Cave | |||||
6c+ | The Wallow
Finger climbing leading to the first rest point, followed by a sustained challenge, and culminates with a tricky, often dirty break near the summit. | 7m | |||
Jagger Wall | |||||
6c+ | ★ Battle of the Bulge
A technical ascent which tackles the left side of the face. | 10m | |||
Isolated Buttress | |||||
6c+ | ★ Bloody Fingers
Begin your climb slightly to the right of the prominent in-cut hold, and proceed directly up the face. | 8m |