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ROACHES - LOWER

[Teck Crack Area, 6 kb]The finest of all the western gritstone cliffs (and some argue finest of all grit) is the superb tiered outcrop of the Roaches. Standing proud above the Cheshire plain, the crag has routes of all grades and of a length that is exceptional for grit. The rock is tinted a pale pinkish and tends to be rather less abrasive than that of the Eastern Edges, though that doesn't mean that the cliffs many superb jamming cracks won't leave their mark! The crag can get very busy on summer weekends and as the parking is limited you either need to arrive early or be prepared to use the (signed) Park and Ride near Tittesworth Reservoir.

Photo: Teck Crack Area © ROCKFAX

ROUTES

102 trad routes (M...E8)
7 boulder problems (V5...V12)
Graded List of Routes
List of First Ascents
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Buttress (click for routes) No. of Routes Route Type Sunshine
or shade
Approach walk Other Page
Teck Crack Area
To the left of the steps is a series of short undercut walls with good (and popular) bouldering and...
28 trad afternoon sun uphill
5 mins
windy48
Raven Rock Gully Area
To the right of the stone steps the Lower Tier thrusts forward. The big names are further right,...
18 trad afternoon sun uphill
5 mins
windy50
Valkyrie Area
A huge Easter Island statue of a buttress, perhaps the single most imposing bit of grit in the...
7 trad afternoon sun uphill
5 mins
windy52
Elegy Area
The next section has some classic crack climbs but is nowadays better known for its superb...
31 trad afternoon sun uphill
5 mins
windy54
Chalkstorm Area
Sadly the very popular easy routes here have been rather battered to death by never-ending...
25 trad afternoon sun uphill
5 mins
windy56
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Latest Comments
ROACHES - LOWER
Raven Rock Gully
"Climbed right hand wall, possibly off-route, in pouring rain. Amusing in retrosp..." 13/Jun

Valkyrie
"hardest way is to lead 1st pitch and 2nd the crux pitch , but alot more enjoyabl..." 24/May top50

Rhodren
"Too short by far. Interesting moves all the way. Good runnners." 21/May

The Roaches Ridge
"A fun solo, when not too busy." 31/Jul

Valkyrie
"No way the first pitch is worth HS 4b anymore. Second pitch is more scary but no..." 02/Jul top50

Kestrel Crack
"Nice moves on the left hand start, the middle is a bit nasty and the top thrutch..." 12/Jun

Flake Chimney
"great route the grade little protection and quite exposed be carefull on the fla..." 22/Apr

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