The most popular of a pair of dolomitic limestone outcrops tucked away in the southern Peak. Although only short, the rock is good quality and the cliff faces south and is a great place for beginners to learn the ropes and for more experienced climbers to do a bit of soloing. The routes tend to be steep and fingery and a many of them are rather polished, though this is hardly surprising after 100 years of regular usage.
Routes
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51 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 |
| The Steeple The left-hand side of the cliff is dominated by the squat tower of The Steeple and a beckoning cave... |
22 | Trad |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 391 |
| Creased Wall The Creased Wall can be easily recognised by its series of thin cracks. Between here and the... |
7 | Trad |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 392 |
| Little Buttress A short wall to the left of the taller Trident Buttress has the odd worthwhile route, despite its... |
11 | Trad |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 392 |
| Trident Buttress This is the prominent three-pronged tower on the right-hand side of the cliff. It has some of the... |
6 | Trad |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 393 |
| The Arete Across the grass slopes to the right is the final, small buttress. Although only short, the routes... |
5 | Trad |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 393 |
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