A classic Yorkshire cliff - a true summit, miles from the road and north-facing. It's not all bad news though, there are some very pleasant routes on the sunny South Face and you will probably have the place to yourself. Simon's Seat is a brilliant place to escape the crowds - of climbers at least, I can't vouch for walkers. Beware falling orange peel and banana skins if climbing below the trig point.The classics of the North Face include some real belters, get the right day and a great time is assured here.
Order | Climb | Buttress | Stars | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Arete Direct | The North Face | 3 | VS 4c |
2 |
Dog Lead | The North Face | 1 | HVS 5a |
3 |
Arete Wall | The North Face | 1 | S 4a |
4 |
Y Front | The North Face | 1 | S 4a |
5 |
Window Chimney | The North Face | Diff | |
6 |
Clappers Crack | The North Face | 1 | E1 5b |
7 |
Turret Crack | The North Face | 3 | HVS 5a |
8 |
Panzer | The North Face | 1 | E3 6a |
9 |
Outside Finish | The North Face | 2 | HVS 5b |
10 |
Finesse | The North Face | 2 | E4 6a |
11 |
Pothole Chimney | The North Face | VD | |
12 |
Chockstone Chimney | The North Face | 1 | VS 4c |
13 |
Shush Popeye | The North Face | 1 | E3 5c |
14 |
A Question of Balance | The North Face | 3 | E2 5b |
15 |
Simple Simon | The North Face | 2 | S 4b |
16 |
Paws for Thought | The North Face | 1 | HVS 5b |
17 |
Gymkhana | The North Face | 2 | E1 5b |
18 |
Low Nose Crack | The North Face | 1 | VS 5a |
19 |
The Naked Edge | The North Face | 3 | E3 6a |
1 |
Corner Crack | South Face | VD | |
2 |
And She Was | South Face | 2 | E3 6a |
3 |
I'll Bet She Does | South Face | 3 | E3 6a |
4 |
Straight Crack | South Face | 1 | VS 4c |
5 |
Inaccessible Crack | South Face | VS 5a | |
6 |
Left-hand Arete | South Face | HVS 4a | |
7 |
Out With the Old | South Face | E1 5b | |
8 |
Central Cracks | South Face | 1 | S 4b |
9 |
Right-hand Crack | South Face | 1 | S 4b |
10 |
Chunky Chicken | South Face | E1 5b | |
11 |
Hidden Crack | South Face | S 4a | |
12 |
Hidden Chimney | South Face | VD | |
13 |
Open Face | South Face | 1 | HVS 5b |
Copyright © Rockfax