An attempt to identify the best UK routes in the Rockfax "Orange Spot" zone of F5a - F6a+. Chosen following Forum discussion, and scouring the UKC logbooks/voting for gems. Quality has been the main criteria for the choices, but there is an attempt to achieve some geographical spread to the routes as well.
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| User | Percentage | Latest Log | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tommy Gunn | 50% | 9 Oct |
| 2nd | Hidden | 36% | 24 Jun |
| 3rd | The Ivanator | 34% | 13 Aug, 2018 |
| 3rd | abrooks | 34% | 5 Jul |
| 4th | TomJ | 32% | 3 Sep |
| 5th | vertigo | 30% | 13 Jul, 2018 |
| 5th | Hidden | 30% | 15 May |
| 5th | kazoinks | 30% | 17 Feb, 2022 |
| 6th | TopRopeLegend | 24% | 6 Aug |
| 7th | uphillnow | 22% | 27 Jul, 2016 |
Map of routes in this ticklist
Note: Only showing summits, scrambles, winter routes, and low grade climbs
Distribution of grades - Sport
Top 12 photos of this hilllist
Plastic Soldier
Gerwyn Roberts on "Plastic Soldier" Dinorwig Quarry - 6a
© HeddFWilliams
Pregnant Pause
unknown climber on Pregnant Pause, Portland
© sebf
Slings Shot
John Maskell climbing the superb flowstone of Slings Shot (F5), Blacknor North, Dorset.
© AndyStripp
Pregnant Pause
Enjoyable exposure and some winter sun.
© Ben.o.neill
Xavier's Wall
Chasing the tide at Coastguard South on Portland
© Mark Glaister - Assistant Editor
Plastic Soldier
Plastic soldier
© groundupbobman
Sharp Practice
Making the reach
© Caspar
The Groove
Ardvorlich Sports Crag
© magpie
Pregnant Pause
Pregnant Pause.
© mikehenesy
Plastic Soldier
Lovely climb, amazing position
© Karl
Pregnant Pause
Taking a breather
© badwabbit
Lazy Days and Summer Haze
Marcus on 'Lazy Days and Summer Haze' at Battleship, F6a+
© Pete Scott