The superb castellated buttresses of Hen Cloud offer some of grit’s finest crack climbs and some excellent bold buttress routes as an added extra. Perched above a steep bank the positions are superb as is the outlook. Despite facing south the crag is inclined to be green and lichenous and as such is not a good destination after damp weather.
Routes
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99 trad routes (M...E7) 1 boulder problem (V2) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Far Left The left-hand side of the cliff is dominated by three tall and impressive towers. To the right is a... |
32 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 82 |
| Delstree Area Three towering grooves in the orange part of the spectrum make this section of the cliff... |
12 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 84 |
| Central Climb Area The tallest part of the cliff, home to some great multi-pitch routes and the site of the only... |
15 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 85 |
| Modern Area The next routes are arranged around the gully between Central Climb Area and Hen Cloud Eliminate... |
7 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 86 |
| Hen Cloud Eliminate Area The long tapering wall that forms the right-hand side of Hen Cloud has many superb routes across a... |
22 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 87 |
| Far Right The last section of wall, just around the corner from the tall Batchelor's Area, has the classics... |
12 | Trad |
Sun to mid-afternoon |
Uphill 12 mins |
Windy | 88 |
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