Looking west out over the attractive wooded valley of Cressbrook Dale, Ravensdale crag has a lot to offer the climber operating at the VS and HVS level as orange-spot routes abound here. The tall Raven Buttress, directly above the cottages, contains some long, attractive routes with plenty of exposure and an almost a mountain-crag atmosphere. Further left is a cluster of interesting shorter climbs surround the natural arch of the Flying Buttress Area.
Routes
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42 trad routes (VD...E5) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Beachcomber No description as yet. |
4 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
Windy | 256 |
| Flying Buttress To the left of the big face of Raven's Buttress is a hidden natural archway with an angular bay to... |
20 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
Windy | 256 |
| Malpossessed Between the delights of the Flying Buttress Area and the main Raven's Buttress, is a wide wall with... |
4 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
Windy | 259 |
| Raven's Buttress The main event at Ravensdale is the superb barrel-shaped buttress that juts out towards the... |
14 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
Windy | 261 |
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