A drafty little outcrop in a pleasant, west-facing situation, and when combined with the nearby Windgather can be considered Western Grit\'s answer to the Burbage outcrops. The climbs are generally short but well worth doing. Finding belays at the top of the cliff sometimes requires a bit of cunning, an extra length of rope might be found useful.
Routes
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78 trad routes (M...E4) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Pinnacle Area The left-hand side of the cliff has an excellent collection of lower-grade climbs on quality rock.... |
18 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 5 mins |
Windy | 118 |
| Pilgrim's Progress Area A fine set of climbs in the S and HS categories which mostly follow good crack systems. Some of the... |
16 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 5 mins |
Windy | 119 |
| The Scoop Area The central part of the cliff has its best known feature climbed by its most famous route; Scoop... |
12 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 5 mins |
Windy | 120 |
| The Crack Area The tallest buttress on the cliff and home to some of the very best outings here. Routes such as... |
12 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 5 mins |
Windy | 122 |
| Central Tower The second most impressive part of the cliff has a small selection of worthwhile climbs in a... |
9 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 8 mins |
Windy | 123 |
| Far Right The final section of castle Naze is a series of small buttresses perched above a steep rocky slope.... |
11 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 8 mins |
Windy | - |
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