This small hole in the ground holds an important place in the hearts of Merseyside climbers; it has easy access, great rock and is home to a myriad of problems and mini-routes. I lived in Liverpool for a year way back in the 1970s and a short apprenticeship at Pex Hill served me well, the steep and fingery style of the climbing here translating well to Welsh volcanics. Have no doubt, time spent honing finger strength and technique at Pex will be repaid in full. Many of the routes are soloed by the competent (with or without mats) although top-roping is also quite popular here (please don't belay to the railings) despite the fact that the majority of the climbs are less then 10 metres high. The reason is obvious - except for a few exceptions the routes here are effectively unprotected and often very blank with no rest ledges and little prospect of rescue!