LANCASHIRE ROCK

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

Ash Tree Wall

  • 35 - Ash Tree Slab

    Grade: | First Ascent: (Pre-1991)
    Rating: 0

    Start immediately to the right of the ash. Climb the slab and shallow depression up to the left, finishing directly above the tree.

  • 36 - The Chopping Block

    Grade: | First Ascent: (Pre-1991)
    Rating: 0

    Start two metres to the right and take a direct line over steep rock to the obvious block at the top.

  • 37 - Cracked Groove

    Grade: | First Ascent: -1974
    Rating: 0

    Start two metres to the right at a shallow depression. Climb this and the wall above to finish.

  • 38 - Speedy Recovery

    Grade: 4a | First Ascent: (Pre-1991)
    Rating: 0

    Start on the right at a slightly lower level immediately right of some blocks. Climb the steep wall to a bulge and follow the short ragged crack to the top.

  • 39 - The Ashes

    Grade: | First Ascent: (Pre-1991)
    Rating: 0

    Start one metre to the right below twin saplings. Climb the wall and crack above on good holds.

  • 40 - Ash Gully

    Grade: | First Ascent: (Pre-1991)
    Rating: 0

    Climb the gully containing an ash.