12m.

Rockfax Description
12m. The right-hand side of the face past a crack and a pocket. The delicate finale is most easily overcome by a long stretch. © Rockfax

FA. Dave Jones 1978.

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The Roaches - Routes Graded List , ROCKFAX Western Grit Grade List , Peak Rock/14/Gritstone After the Gold Rush , Hen Cloud , Wired Peak District Grit Graded List , Peak District Pinnacles

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Gary Gibson 4 Mar Show βeta
βeta: the first ascent was Dave Jones, GaryGibson and Roger Bennion
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βeta: the first ascent was Dave Jones, GaryGibson and Roger Bennion
orangesmartie61 17 Aug, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Very scritty at the top
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βeta: Very scritty at the top
Graeme Hammond 31 Mar, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Check BMC RAD before you climb. Seasonal restrictions for nesting birds in this area including this climb usually apply. 26 March - 30 June. 2022 All climbs Nutted By Reality to Easy
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βeta: Check BMC RAD before you climb. Seasonal restrictions for nesting birds in this area including this climb usually apply. 26 March - 30 June. 2022 All climbs Nutted By Reality to Easy
Fiend 15 Oct, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: A very nice route with a tastily bold and elegant crux at the top. Marred a little by the rambly start. The definitive BMC grade of E1 5a is correct.
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βeta: A very nice route with a tastily bold and elegant crux at the top. Marred a little by the rambly start. The definitive BMC grade of E1 5a is correct.

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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
Soloed
Not Set
Onsighted
DNF
Redpoint
Repeated
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Route of Interest
Mantis

Grade: E1 5b ***
(Roaches Skyline)

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