The premier slate venue of the Lakes is a mighty impressive crag, its huge slabs of high-angled lightly featured rock dipping down to enter a dark lake at the bottom of the quarry. The routes are mostly in the higher grades and give stunning and committing undertakings. Even the three given sport grades have a bite to them. The routes are easily approached (some via abseil) and the place takes on a more friendly feel once the sun has come around onto the Main Wall in the afternoon. It is worth noting that there have been many significant rockfalls over the years. These changes are likely to continue - be prepared to alter your plans if sections having gone missing or look unstable.
Order | Climb | Buttress | Stars | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Carpe Diem | Main Wall | 1 | 7a+ |
2 |
Joie de Vivre | Main Wall | 1 | E3 6a |
3 |
Second Coming | Main Wall | 3 | E4 6a |
4 |
First Night Nerves | Main Wall | 3 | E5 6b |
5 |
The Main Event | Main Wall | 3 | E5 6a |
6 |
Stage Fright | Main Wall | 3 | E6 6b |
7 |
Ten Years After | Main Wall | 3 | E5 6a |
8 |
The Plunger | Main Wall | 1 | E3 6a |
9 |
Sky | Main Wall | 3 | 6b+ |
10 |
Great Expectations | Main Wall | 3 | 7b |
11 |
Big Dipper/Mirrormere | Main Wall | 2 | E2 5b |
12 |
Limited Edition | Main Wall | 3 | E4 6a |
13 |
Behind the Lines | Main Wall | 3 | HVS 5a |
14 |
Malice in Wonderland | Main Wall | 3 | E4 5c |
15 |
Through the Looking Glass | Main Wall | 3 | E2 5c |
16 |
Sasquatch | Main Wall | 2 | HVS 5a |
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