LANCASHIRE ROCK

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

Opposite Wall

  • 109 - Geoff`s Wall

    Grade: 6a | First Ascent: -1992
    Rating: 0

    At the left side of the wall there is a shallow scoop at three metres. Climb the steep wall to gain this, then finish easily over large ledges.

  • 110 - Baby`s Bottom

    Grade: 4b | First Ascent: -1970
    Rating: 0

    Start three metres from the left side of the wall. Climb to a small overlap, then move awkwardly right on to a ledge and finish straight up.

  • 111 - Brontosaurus

    Grade: 4a | First Ascent: -1992
    Rating: 0

    Start at a small overhang up a thin crack to a large ledge. Finish slightly to the left, as for Baby`s Bottom.

  • 112 - Stegosaurus

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1969
    Rating: 0

    The blocky crack in the centre of the wall.

  • 113 - Nappy Rash

    Grade: 5b | First Ascent: -1975
    Rating: 0

    From the foot of Stegosaurus, follow right-leading ramps, via a hard move up to reach a high handhold. Move right and climb direct to the top.

  • 113a - Nappy Rash Direct Start

    Grade: 6a | First Ascent: -1986
    Rating:

    A direct start to Nappy Rash.

  • 114 - Opposition

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1969
    Rating: 0

    Start in the corner on the right and follow a series of ledges to the top.

  • 115 - Spec Crack

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1969
    Rating: 0

    The left-slanting groove directly opposite Eliminate.