The Lake District rock climbs in Ken Wilson's book, Classic Rock.
Linking all fifteen, on foot, unsupported, in under 24 hours is the ultimate challenge!
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| User | Percentage | Latest Log | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Joshcastril | 100% | 11 Apr |
| 1st | Stone Idle | 100% | 2012 |
| 1st | Nick Wallis | 100% | 31 Jul, 2005 |
| 1st | James W | 100% | 21 Sep, 2020 |
| 1st | RM199 | 100% | 5 Jun, 2021 |
| 1st | Katie-mo | 100% | 24 Apr, 2022 |
| 1st | Bob M | 100% | 16 Jun, 2017 |
| 1st | Nigel Bond | 100% | 29 Jul, 2014 |
| 1st | Chris Pearson | 100% | 31 May, 2024 |
| 1st | thetradlad | 100% | 7 May, 2023 |
Map of routes in this ticklist
Distribution of grades - Trad
Top 12 photos of this ticklist
Little Chamonix
Chris Bonington still climbing at 78. Legend
© Paluchi
The Wasdale Crack
great night on napes needle
© tjmillen
Little Chamonix
"Katie, can you climb Little Chamonix in a dinosaur suit?" "You bet Jurassican!"
© Luke Briggs
Tophet Wall
The first 'climb to BASE' exit of Tophet Wall.
© Tom McNally
Troutdale Pinnacle
The guidebook shot
© Adventuring With Mike
Little Chamonix
Will Birkett races up the top pitch of Little Chamonix as night falls, the final route of The Lakes Classic Rock Round.
© Tom McNally
Troutdale Pinnacle
Troutdale pinnacle on a perfect autumn day
© Pterodactyl
Needle Ridge
Eliza and Matt moving together on the upper section of Needle Ridge.
© Tom McNally
Tophet Wall
Tophet wall pitch 1
© Brand
Troutdale Pinnacle
The first Base jump from Troutdale Pinnacle
© Tom McNally
Needle Ridge
Ben enjoying the final section of Needle Ridge
© henrygiles99
Bowfell Buttress
Not the crux but still a ‘move’. Kate thrilled about the wet toe ledge…
© Mark Bullock
| Add | Climb name | Grade | Ticks? | Height | Crag name | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray's Route | S 4a *** | 1241 | ? | Dow Crag | ||||
| Ash Tree Slabs | VD *** | 2019 | ? | • 2 | Gimmer Crag | |||
| 'C' Route | S 4b *** | 1203 | ? | Gimmer Crag | ||||
| Bracket and Slab Climb | VS 4b *** | 1678 | 97m | • 5 | Gimmer Crag | |||
| Bowfell Buttress | HS 4b *** | 1315 | 110m | • 4 | Bowfell | |||
| Jone's Route Direct from Lord's Rake | HS 4b *** | 352 | ? | Scafell Crag | ||||
| Moss Ghyll Grooves | VS 4c *** | 755 | 79m | • 4 | Scafell Crag | |||
| Tophet Wall | HS 4b *** | 1540 | 75m | • 4 | The Napes | |||
| Needle Ridge | VD *** | 1833 | 114m | • 5 | The Napes | |||
| The Wasdale Crack | HS 4c *** | 1336 | 17m | • 2 | The Napes | |||
| Rib and Slab Climb | HS 4b *** | 388 | ? | Pillar | ||||
| New West Climb | VD *** | 499 | ? | Pillar | ||||
| Gillercombe Buttress | S 4a *** | 2146 | ? | Gillercombe | ||||
| Troutdale Pinnacle | S *** | 4204 | 105m | • 6 | Black Crag... | |||
| Little Chamonix | VD *** | 8679 | 70m | • 4 | Shepherd’s Crag | |||
| 45 stars | 29,188 | 667m | 42 | |||||
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