Heather Slab

USER COMMENTS

Not that hard but worryingly difficult to protect
Simon C - 09/May/02

Much better than it looks (and cleaner than it sounds in the Staffordshire grit guide). Unfortunatly unprotected on the second and final walls so requires a steady head.

There are good independant variations in the groove to the left (D) the arete to the right (S with an optional HS 4a finish) and a dirtier but worthwhile gully just right of the middle slab (M if you bypass the harder lower wall on the right)
Steve C - 07/Sep/02

If this is the one I thought it was then I could only wrangle in a solitary friend at about 6m due to vegetation and soil in all the cracks.
psd - 22/Jul/04

Erm, actually, it's not the one I was thinking of. Pro is definitely worryign though. (and this time I know which one I'm on about)
psd - 22/Jul/04

Great place for a first lead climb.
The grove on the left can be done and has ample gear placement. My better half just02-02-05 lead it and she was fine. Gets very crowded with top ropers.
stuartbosley - 04/Apr/05

The route I took was the VD marked in the Staffordshire grit guide, and lies between the Diff and the Severe on the topo on here. It's a nice route, and the bold move above the ledge at half height makes it all the more satisfying!
Sarah_Clough - 16/May/05

I sort of did a variation to the routes shown on the topo. Up to the wide ledge, then finished up the right arete to the top of a little pinnacle. Lovely rock, nice friction (not polished). I'm sure there would have been gear, if I'd taken a rope with me.

H.D.
hugedyno - 17/May/05