Rockfax | Databases | Chee Dale Lower

Adjacent Areas
< None | Cornice >

Sport

Afternoon sun

Downhill

20 mins

Seepage

This excellent crag has many fine walls with a good set of routes which are as popular as any of the trad routes in the Dale. Guidebook page 188.

Route (click for voting and user comments)		Symbols	Grade
1	Scratch Your Eyes Out Very dirty. Start by the waters edge and climb direct past a thread. Never climbed nowadays.		E3 6a
2	White Gold Excellent climbing on good rock; a quality route. Climb the groove via long pulls to the small roof. Move up left and traverse... 3 user comments	3 Stars Pumpy	7a
3	Shake Hands With the Octopus Left of White Gold joining it briefly at the end of the leftwards traverse.		E5 6c
4	Nobody's Hero Sadly neglected, when clean this provides good climbing. Start up White Gold but traverse diagonally right until a long and...	1 Stars Technical Pumpy	E5 6b
5	The Myrmidon Another fine route suffering from a lack of attention. Climb the lower wall to a drilled peg and make a huge move or leap to...	2 Stars Reachy Technical	E5 6b
6	The Ogre The left-hand line on the red wall is desperate for shorties. There is a left-hand variation too. 1 user comment	3 Stars Reachy Technical Crimpy	8a
7	Igor The right-hand line on the wall gives a pushy pitch.	1 Stars Technical Crimpy	7c
8	Fatty Manwell and the Paranoid Oysters 4m left of the corner, past a thread.		E4 6a
9	Two Sunspots Deservedly popular; a fine route linking the weaknesses in the steep wall to the right. Climb the flake-line to the break, then... 3 user comments	2 Stars Pumpy	E2 5c
10	Koroblin The vegetated open corner.		E1 5b
11	Midnight Summer Dream A good first limestone E5. Although the crux section may induce some butterflies, the fall is both safe enough and long enough... 3 user comments	2 Stars Fluttery	E5 6a
12	The Ape Escape High right-hand finish to Koroblin. Never climbed these days.		E4 6a
13	Midnight at the Oasis From the bolt on Midnight Summer Dream teeter up rightwards to an oasis. Continue direct past a peg to finish.	Technical Fluttery	E6 6b
14	Sergeyenna 4 user comments	2 Stars	E1 5b
15	Heart of Darkness A very good mirror image of Sergeyenna with some surprising holds and protection. From atop the pinnacle, step left and climb...	1 Stars Strong	E3 5c
16	Kriklet's Cancer The hanging groove right of The Ogre. The gear is no longer trustworthy.		E6 6b
17	Hergiani Climb to the top of the pedestal from its right-hand side. Step right and continue up the tricky crack then step right and head... 2 user comments	1 Stars	E2 5b
18	Absent Friends Better protected and not as hard as it looks, this is a fantastic route tracing a line up the steep wall to the right. Above... 3 user comments	2 Stars Crimpy	E3 5c
19	Tec 6m left of the start of Two Sunspots. An unpopular and uninspiring bit or rock. 2 user comments		E1 5b
20	Nostradamus A sustained pitch with lots of quality moves and rests up the groove-line to the right.. The crux is low-down and nowhere are... 4 user comments	1 Stars	E1 5b
21	Oblomov Climb direct to the crack on Two Sunspots. Follow this then traverse left to finish up a V-groove.		E2 5b
22	Rave On Excellent beefy climbing up the prominent right-facing flake, with good but hard-won gear. Start below and left of the flake... 2 user comments	2 Stars Strong Pumpy	E3 5c
23	Boobs The line of bolts right of Rave On gives a technical pitch which is low in the grade. After the 3rd bolt, trend right into Boo...	2 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy	8a
24	Boo A fine, technical and safe companion route to Tequila which proves relatively amenable until the sharp and fingery finish....	2 Stars Technical Pumpy	7c+
25	Blind Alleys From below the bolt on Midnight traverse directly right into Sergeyenna. Climb up and over the bulge past an old bolt.		E4 5c
26	Tequila Mockingbird An outstanding route marking a step forward in trad limestone climbing. A serious start and long moves between distant gear put... 3 user comments	3 Stars Technical Pumpy	E6 6b
27	Basic Channel A bolted start to Eyes of Fire, some gear is needed for the shared section of the route. Follow the line of bolts (some... 2 user comments	1 Stars Technical Pumpy	8a
28	Eyes of Fire A traditional solution to the gap right of Tequila which has seen only a handful of ascents. A demanding route which is very... 2 user comments	2 Stars Pumpy Fluttery	E6 6c
29	Mortlock's Arete Quite simply, done in its entirety, this is one of the best E4s on limestone in the country.1) 6a, 25m. Climb up a scoop to... 4 user comments	3 Stars Strong Pumpy	E4 6a
30	The Freeman Trap Climb slightly leftwards before moving back right at the top.		6c+
31	Mantrap Start with a bulge.		7b+
32	The Poverty Trap The tricky bulge and wall.		7b
33	A Widespread Lack of Imagination A second pitch to Nostradamus tackling the upper wall past a thread.		E3 6a
34	The Freedom Trap The wall just left of Mortlock's top groove. Climb up to a rising diagonal and follow this to the break. Belay at the top.		E5 6b
35	The Golden Mile Vying with Supersonic on High Tor as the best E5 on Peak limestone; but this one is almost a full grade harder. E3 5c climbing... 2 user comments	3 Stars Pumpy Fluttery	E5 6b
36	The Dream Mile A tight line fitted in right of The Golden Mile. Start up Apocalypse then break right after 5m and climb the wall direct to the...	2 Stars Pumpy Fluttery	E5 6b
37	Apocalypse Yet another superb Peak E4. Pitch 1 has the technical well-protected crux, but pitch two provides the real challenge.1) 6a,... 5 user comments	3 Stars Pumpy Fluttery	E4 6a
38	Books on the Bonfire A bold and exposed eliminate up the rib (bolt) between the upper pitches of Mortlocks and Apocalypse.		E6 6b
39	Alfresco Sadly a bit of a drainage line otherwise it would see more action.1) 5b, 25m. Start as for Apocalypse but traverse right... 4 user comments		HVS 5b
40	One Night Pull direct over the bulge above the belay of Alfresco into a finely-positioned groove.	1 Stars	E1 5b
41	Meditation Top 50 Although a little polished, this Chee Tor classic offers great climbing at the grade with two distinct and contrasting crux... 6 user comments	3 Stars Pumpy	E1 5b
42	Less Than Zero Worth attempting as an introduction to the grade since there is only one relatively short and well-protected hard bit. From the... 1 user comment	1 Stars Reachy	E3 5c
43	Valentine (pitch 1) The first pitch gives an excellent counter-diagonal to Meditation. Climb the wall left of Ceramic past two small trees. Cross... 2 user comments	1 Stars	E1 5b
44	Approaching Another fine climb at the bottom end of the grade, tracing a devious line on good rock with adequate rests. Protection is good,... 7 user comments	2 Stars Reachy	E3 5c
45	Suddenly Climb the wall right of the groove of Alfresco to reach and cross that route. Dream of Spain and head for the tufa and the...		E5 6b
46	Ceramic A Chee Tor rite of passage with a massive reputation for its fall from the crux (which is actually a safe if daunting... 2 user comments	3 Stars Fluttery	E4 5c
47	Ceramic Extension A great old-school E5; sloping holds, bags of exposure, a long run out, awkward-to-clip old gear, but ultimately safe (just... 2 user comments	3 Stars Pumpy Fluttery	E5 6a
48	The Messiah An eliminate starting up Approaching and following the left-hand arete of the Ceramic groove. unfortunately keeping on this...		E4 6a
49	Terrorcotta A bold eliminate. From the base of the Ceramic groove step right, place some micro-wires then balance up the wall, with a move...	1 Stars Technical Fluttery	E6 6c
50	Laughing Good climbing with an exciting finish. It is possible to inspect it from Splintered Perspex but this isn't very encouraging....	2 Stars Fluttery	E6 6b
51	Splintered Perspex A lesser-known Chee Tor gem which gives fine sustained moves and a well-protected crux. Climb the wall to a rest on the left.... 8 user comments	2 Stars Pumpy	E3 6a
52	A Nasty Farming Accident An extension to Splintered Perspex past 3 bolts to a lower-off.	1 Stars Technical	7b
53	Great Central Route A popular climb with two worthwhile and contrasting pitches.1) HVS 5a, 25m. Follow a flake/groove then move right past a... 3 user comments	2 Stars Technical	E2 5c
54	Of Youth A counter line to Great Central giving good open climbing. Low in the grade as there is only one short hard section adequately...	1 Stars Crimpy	E3 5c
55	Shake Climb up to reach the large left-facing flake and follow this to easier ground and the break. Traverse rightwards across the... 4 user comments	1 Stars	E1 5b
56	Two Generations A neglected route with a short hard section past a thread on its lower section. Above, it wanders more easily up the wall.	Technical Fluttery	E6 6b
57	Captain Ahab The bulge and wall.	Technical	7b+
58	The Body Line The groove above the yew tree belay for Shake. Entry requires liberal use of the tree which can be a scratchy experience. The...	1 Stars Technical	E4 6a
59	Autobahn Another route known for its safe, but juicy fall. Climb the wall to the flake and good protection. From here, traverse...	2 Stars Technical	E5 6b
60	Lily Street An eliminate left of Queer Street. Climb to a thread, move up left to a bulge (thread) and make a long move over to gain the...	Reachy Fluttery	E5 6b
61	Queer Street A fantastic, but often frustrating and energy sapping route which is getting rather polished. Very safe, but strenuous to make... 3 user comments	3 Stars Pumpy	E3 6a
62	Moby Dick The steep bulging wall above the belay of Queer Street.	1 Stars Pumpy	7c
63	42nd Street A fine and popular pitch to push your E-grade on. It has a few bold sections but overall it is low in the grade and adequately... 8 user comments	2 Stars Fluttery	E3 5c
64	Theology A good route on the upper wall. From the belay of 42nd Street climb the steep line left of Duel in the Sun past 4 bolts and a...	2 Stars Technical Pumpy	7c
65	Duel in the Sun A fine though seldomed climbed pitch on the upper wall. From the belay on 42nd Street, pull over the bulge and clip a peg on...	2 Stars Strong Fluttery	E5 6b
66	Sunny Goodge Street Features some good moves near the bottom but above the hard section the route rather fizzles out. Follow a short groove then... 5 user comments	1 Stars Strong	E2 5b
67	The Last Laugh The grotty corner right of Sunny Godge Street.		HVS 5a
68	Hatred A bold direct version of Sunny Godge Street. Climb straight up from the start groove.		E4 5c
69	Pink Panther Possibly Ron Fawcett's most forgetable new route. The bulging wall left of Grinning Chimney has little in the way of... 1 user comment		E5 6a
70	Grinning Chimney The corner left of the Match of the Day wall. Not a good climb. there is a second pitch up a chimney somewhere (4a).		HVS 5b
71	Hooligans The wall left of Match of the Day has chipped holds. 1 user comment		E3 5c
72	Match of the Day A good little route which packs a lot into its height. Climb the sustained lower wall to a flake. Follow this with difficulty... 1 user comment	1 Stars	E2 5c
73	Goal of the Month Speedy climbing if you do it right. Climb the wall two metres left of the thin crack of The Chopper past 2 threads. 2 user comments	1 Stars	E3 5c
74	The Chopper The thin crack left of the big flake gives a pleasant and testing pitch for the grade. Where the crack runs out, step left into... 1 user comment	1 Stars	VS 5a
75	Sleepwalkers The big hanging flake gives an unpleasant route. Pitch 2 (5b) breaches the upper wall via a groove. 1 user comment		HVS 5b
76	Pleasant Dreams The thin groove in the front of the big hanging flake. Can be started direct at E3 but only if you have done every other route...		HVS 5c
77	Rape The right-hand side of the hanging flake gives a worthwhile pitch. Gain it from below and right. There is a second pitch which... 2 user comments	1 Stars Pumpy	E2 5b
78	Gulle Gulle Groove Enjoyable climbing up the open groove left of a big tree. 1 user comment	1 Stars	VS 4c
79	Flycatcher A poor man's Snap Dragon but with good climbing. Climb the wall behind the tree to a flake then move up and left to the edge of... 6 user comments	1 Stars	E1 5b
80	Snap Dragon An unsung gem. From behind the big tree, climb up to a flake. Move up right to a second flake and then back left to a thread....	2 Stars Technical Fluttery	E5 6b
81	Leering Wall An unlikely looking line at the grade. Start up a left-leaning flake. Choose your level and step out right onto the wall, lower... 4 user comments	1 Stars	HVS 5b
82	Dagenham Dave Climb the wall to a bulge then make hard moves to gain a groove. Finish at the break.		E1 5b
83	Clive's Route Some thin cracks lead up the wall to a scoop on the right. Finish at a tree. 1 user comment		VS 4c
84	Changeling A desperate technical problem which sees few ascents.	Technical Crimpy	E4 6a
85	Doggone Groove The groove on the far right of the crag and is usually used as a start to the Girdle. There is also a second pitch which...		VS 4b
86	Chee Tor Girdle 172m. One of the classic VS routes of the Peak which provides a great outing with amazing situations for the grade. Not a good... 3 user comments	3 Stars	VS 5a
87	Switch A bouldery start is the substance of the route. Join Clive's Route to finish.		E3 6a
88	What Aches? The vague rib right of Doggone Groove. A route to seek out on a 'Chee Tor Blues' day.		E4 6a
89	Otaix The wall 5m right of Doggone Groove. 1 user comment		E1 5b
90	Negative Earth 10m right of Doggone Groove. 1 user comment		E1 5b

Chee Tor

Access Issues for Peak Limestone

Latest Comments