LANCASHIRE ROCK

This site is a digital copy of the 1997 BMC guidebook to rock climbing in Lancashire

Debutante`s Area

  • 46 - Farleton Crack

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1966
    Rating: 0

    The wide, steep crack that forms the left side of a pillar immediately left of the ash.

  • 47 - Deb`s Wall

    Grade: 6b | First Ascent: (Pre-1987)
    Rating: 0

    The centre of the wall on the left.

  • 48 - Deb`s Crack

    Grade: 5a | First Ascent: -1967
    Rating: 1

    A slippery struggle up the slim groove/crack.

  • 49 - Super Dick

    Grade: 5a | First Ascent: (Pre-1975)
    Rating: 1

    On the left there is a prow. Climb this, starting on its left and using the edge of Pleb`s Chimney. Move up and out on to the prow at half-height.

  • 50 - Pleb`s Chimney

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1968
    Rating: 0

    The polished chimney on the left.

  • 51 - Heatwave

    Grade: 5a | First Ascent: -1967
    Rating: 0

    Climb the centre of the next wall.

  • 52 - Shower Crack

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1967
    Rating: 1

    The shallow groove at the left side of the wall.

  • 53 - Avalanche Route

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1966
    Rating: 0

    The deep fissure one metre farther left.

  • 54 - Mon Cadastre

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1990
    Rating: 1

    Start at the foot of the prow just to the left. A hard move gains better holds, then these are followed directly up the arĂȘte.

  • 54a - Mon Dieu!

    Grade: 5b | First Ascent: -2000
    Rating: 0

    Start just left of Mon Cadastre and climb awkwardly up to and then over the overhang.