Humphrey Head is a strange spot befitting of its weird name. The crag is positioned on a remote headland which itself is located in the midst of Morecombe bays vast tidal sand flats where the sea can be sensed but rarely glimpsed. Like Scout Scar, Humphrey Head is a difficult crag to characterise but it is fair to say that the best routes are worth travelling for and being at sea level the weather is often far better than elsewhere in the county. The limestone is not as good as the Ôperfect white stuffÕ found at Chapel Head Scar but on the whole the rock is reasonable on the recommended routes but can be poor if one strays from these. The overall environment is unusual in its starkness yet at the base of the cliff only meters from the car the ambience is less harsh, sheltered amongst trees and on a spring or autumn afternoon a lovely spot to climb.
Routes
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2 trad routes (E2...E3) 17 sport routes (5+...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 |
| Main The Main Area is sited just above the parking area. The routes are mostly pseudo-sport routes - the... |
12 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Roadside 0 mins |
370 | |
| Upper Three micro-routes are located on this hidden area. The routes are on good rock and in a pleasant... |
3 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 5 mins |
371 | |
| Arch A fine limestone arch framing a lovely view. The rock is good and although the routes are short the... |
4 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 5 mins |
Seepage | 371 |
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