This oft underrated crag contains a good concentration of VS and HVS limestone climbs, comparable with almost anywhere in the Peak. Here is a collection of long routes in impressive surroundings and often on a feline theme. Wildcat has its fair share of poor rock and vegetated routes, and so only the better climbs are described here. All of these are worthwhile, and with a little effort, something can be found unoccupied even on the busiest of days. Wildcat's best areas contain good quality rock at an angle which is relatively easy for limestone, and thus mostly in the VS to E1 range. There are a few stiffer challenges on the High Crag cliffs, but in general, lots of variety is the name of the game here.
Routes
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33 trad routes (S...E5) 7 sport routes (6b+...7c+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |       | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| New Bridge Buttress This fine compact little wall is situated directly above the bridge crossed on the approach. It has... |
8 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
Seepage | 365 |
| Coyote Buttress This tall wall features some impressive black groove-lines and a narrow buttress on its right-hand... |
13 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
366 | |
| Cat Walk A tall slender buttress and the slabby face. Care is needed on these climbs with loose rock and... |
4 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
368 | |
| High Crag The tallest section of Wildcat is bounded on the left by the deep groove of Manx and has the... |
15 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
370 | |
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