The finest of all the western gritstone cliffs (and some argue finest of all grit) is the superb tiered outcrop of the Roaches. Standing proud above the Cheshire plain, the crag has routes of all grades and of a length that is exceptional for grit. The rock is tinted a pale pinkish and tends to be rather less abrasive than that of the Eastern Edges, though that doesn't mean that the cliffs many superb jamming cracks won't leave their mark! The crag can get very busy on summer weekends and as the parking is limited you either need to arrive early or be prepared to use the (signed) Park and Ride near Tittesworth Reservoir.
Routes
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84 trad routes (M...E7) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Wombat Area The far left-hand side of the Upper Tier has a couple of contrasting venues, the popular and... |
22 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 60 |
| Damascus Crack Area A section of scrappy buttresses to the right of the huge overhang of Wombat. |
13 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 61 |
| Black and Tans Area The main section of the upper tier is extremely impressive and is home to a truly great series of... |
14 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 8 mins |
Windy | 62 |
| Sloth Area The overhang is the single most recognisable feature of the whole cliff. It looks huge from the... |
20 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 8 mins |
Windy | 64 |
| Blushing Buttress Rather diminutive when compared to the rest of the Roaches, these two small buttresses do offer... |
15 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 8 mins |
Windy | 68 |
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