The Wilton complex of quarries (from 1 through to 4) overlooks Egerton, to the north of Bolton and is reached in minutes from a collection convenient parking places. Wilton 1 is arguably the finest cliff in Lancashire with well over 200 routes many of which are hard or very hard. Although the thin cracks, with which the place abounds, were originally climbed with aid, the area was never the popular practice-ground that the eastern Peak became. Because of this many of the cracks are in near-pristine condition, making them worthy of the attention of any visiting thin-crack-meister. Scattered amongst the hard routes is a reasonable selection of more moderate fare that give the chance to look at the harder routes and imagine - maybe one day! Those who find Wilton 1 a bit intimidating should enjoy Wilton 2 and 3 where the setting and the spread of grades are a little more amenable as is the angle of much of the rock.

ROUTES

81 trad routes (M...E8) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents

Buttress (click for routes)	No. of Routes	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other
Chimney Buttress No buttress descriptions have been included yet.	14			5 mins
The Prow No buttress descriptions have been included yet.	23			5 mins
White Slabs No buttress descriptions have been included yet.	9			5 mins
The Grey Wall No buttress descriptions have been included yet.	15			5 mins
Red Wall No buttress descriptions have been included yet.	15			5 mins
Great Slab No buttress descriptions have been included yet.	5			5 mins
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Chocolate Girl
"Apparently reachin the crack is the crux, and the 'four pegs' might be better de..." 24/Mar

Adrenaline
"Reclimbed the other day by T.Dunn after the loss of the flake hold at the base o..." 10/Aug

Supercrack
"superb - would be a total classic if it didnt get so dirty. E3, despite some of ..." 19/Apr

999
"Would be worth 3* if it wasnt so dirty..." 13/Apr

Max
"probably is E3 (for being sustained) though low in the grade. start is not serio..." 05/Jul

999
"The crux is the bottom. The top is easy." 20/Jun

Flingle Bunt
"I thought that both the start move (line as described in the CC guide) and the m..." 19/May

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