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.
Routes
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102 trad routes (M...E8) 7 boulder problems (V5...V12) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| 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 |
Windy | 48 |
| 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 |
Windy | 50 |
| 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 |
Windy | 52 |
| 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 |
Windy | 54 |
| 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 |
Windy | 56 |
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