LANCASHIRE ROCK

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

Undercut Buttress

  • 59 - Cracker

    Grade: | First Ascent: (1974-75)
    Rating: 0

    The wall and flake crack at the right-hand side of the wall.

  • 60 - Jack`s Wall

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1995
    Rating: 0

    Climb about two metres left above a large hawthorn tree. Good holds above the break.

  • 61 - Bramble Jelly

    Grade: 5a | First Ascent: (1974-75)
    Rating: 0

    The wide break above the small tree is easy; reaching it is a little more difficult.

  • 62 - Edgehog

    Grade: 5b | First Ascent: -1995
    Rating: 0

    Start on the left and climb the shallow depression using holds on its right edge.

  • 63 - Ambrosia

    Grade: 5b | First Ascent: (1974-75)
    Rating: 0

    At the left of the wall a pair of cracks become more distinct near the top. Climb the wall and finish up these.

  • 64 - Nectar

    Grade: 5b | First Ascent: (1974-75)
    Rating: 0

    The next, thin crack.

  • 65 - Twinkletoes

    Grade: 5a | First Ascent: -1995
    Rating: 0

    Traverse the buttress from left to right with feet just above the initial overhang. After the first few feet the grade eases to about 4c.