Art Nouveau | E6 Trad climb at The Roaches

United Kingdom / England / Staffordshire / Leek

Quick Info

Grade E6
Type Trad climb
Crag The Roaches
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Gritstone
History
First ascent Simon Nadin (1985)
Recorded repeats 5

Quick Info

Grade E6
Type Trad climb
Crag The Roaches
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Gritstone
History
First ascent Simon Nadin (1985)
Recorded repeats 5

Although given E6 it is now typically done above a pile of pads at a highball ~7A. The pad-less version is a scary prospect!

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Ascents

6 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Simon Nadin Solo | worked 1985
First ascent.
Johnny Dawes Lead | onsight 1986
Second ascent.