12m.

Rockfax Description
Climb the roof crack strenuously then amble to the top. © Rockfax

FA. Joe Brown 1954.

Ticklists

The Roaches - Routes Graded List , Western Peak Grit 100 VD - VS , Staffordshire Grit Challenge - Brown-Whillans Day Out , Consolidation and developmental path to VS , An attempt at a definitive list of Joe Brown's FA/FFA in the Peak District , Ultimate List of Peak District Crack Climbs

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colin milton 26 Jul, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: A bit better than it looks, but not a lot
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βeta: A bit better than it looks, but not a lot
Fidget 24 Jul, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Really enjoyed this, although probably because I already knew it was a one move wonder before I started. Filled the slot with a cam, but eventually discovered there was a crimp above it within reach, and prefer crimps to layaways anyway.
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βeta: Really enjoyed this, although probably because I already knew it was a one move wonder before I started. Filled the slot with a cam, but eventually discovered there was a crimp above it within reach, and prefer crimps to layaways anyway.
ampfryer 30 May, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: 2 stars?? - it's got 2 moves and the rest is a stroll. It's not worth one.
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βeta: 2 stars?? - it's got 2 moves and the rest is a stroll. It's not worth one.
Chris Craggs 15 May, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Why does this indifferent route get two stars in the "definitive" guide?
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βeta: Why does this indifferent route get two stars in the "definitive" guide?
Graham T 13 Jul, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: The gear is now worse. I managed 2 placements in the whole route. Something on the side wall below the overhang and then something about 20ft up. Good route though
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βeta: The gear is now worse. I managed 2 placements in the whole route. Something on the side wall below the overhang and then something about 20ft up. Good route though
EarlyBird 22 Oct, 2002 Show βeta
βeta: Have to admit I filled the slot with a cam
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βeta: Have to admit I filled the slot with a cam
EarlyBird 7 Mar, 2002 Show βeta
βeta: Repeated this route recently (Sept\'01). Where you used to get a solid finger jam on the lip of the overhang you can now only layaway. Seems that the base of crack has suffered some damage from runner placements. I would argue that the crux move is now 4c.
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βeta: Repeated this route recently (Sept'01). Where you used to get a solid finger jam on the lip of the overhang you can now only layaway. Seems that the base of crack has suffered some damage from runner placements. I would argue that the crux move is now 4c.

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High HVS
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High VS
Mid VS
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High HS
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High 4c
Mid 4c
Low 4c
High 4b
Mid 4b
Low 4b
High 4a
Mid 4a
Low 4a
Votes cast 81
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Soloed
Toproped
Alt Leads
Bouldered
Not Set
Onsighted
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Dogged
DNF
Redpoint
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Route of Interest
Via Dolorosa

Grade: VS 4c ***
(Roaches Lower Tier)

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