LANCASHIRE ROCK

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Matt`s Slabs

  • 25 - Dead as a Door Matt

    Grade: 5a | First Ascent: -1986
    Rating: 0

    Climb the wall between two scoops.

  • 26 - Central Bowl Crack

    Grade: 5a | First Ascent: -1986
    Rating: 0

    Climb the crack that leads to the next scoop, then follow the crack above, until it is possible to step right on to a ledge and an easy finish.

  • 27 - Rock On, Roll Off

    Grade: 5a | First Ascent: -1986
    Rating: 0

    Climb the wall just to the right. Bold and no side runners.

  • 28 - Cardiac Arête

    Grade: 5a | First Ascent: -1986
    Rating: 0

    Climb the short shallow corner on the right, then move left along the ledge at its top to an easy finish.

  • 29 - Statement of Marriage

    Grade: 4c | First Ascent: -1986
    Rating: 0

    Climb the wall about one metre farther right.

  • 30 - Divorce Day Blues

    Grade: 4c | First Ascent: -1986
    Rating: 0

    A direct line up the wall about one metre right again.

  • 31 - Alan`s Route

    Grade: 4a | First Ascent: -1986
    Rating: 0

    From the rock scar climb over easy ledges to the top.