Ray's Roof | E7 Trad climb at Newstones and Baldstones

United Kingdom / England / Staffordshire / Leek

Quick Info

Grade E7
Type Trad climb
Crag Newstones and Baldstones
Country United Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
Rock type Gritstone
History
First ascent Ray Jardine (Jul 1977)
Recorded repeats 11

Quick Info

Grade E7
Type Trad climb
Crag Newstones and Baldstones
Country United Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
Rock type Gritstone
History
First ascent Ray Jardine (Jul 1977)
Recorded repeats 11
Contributors
20 contributions since 11th August 2025.
9 contributions since 5th September 2023.

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Ascents

12 successful ascents and 1 unsuccessful attempt recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

Graded 5.11c πŸ˜€

Steve Allen Lead | worked Before 1st Sep 1996
Second ascent.

Sean attempted the route in Dawes’ film Best Forgotten Art, returning a few days later to finish it off

Ben Bransby Lead | ground up 2000

Pete's ascent was partially aided by a gardening glove taped to his under-sized fist.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2008/06/rays_roof__-_dispatched_by_tom_randall_and_pete_whittaker-44807

Rob Smith Lead | worked 2009
Belayed by Jamie Lillieman.
Pete Whittaker Solo | repeat Nov 2010
Mari Augusta Salvesen Lead | ground up 14th Feb 2019
Jonny Woodward Lead | did not finish
Chris Plant Lead | ground up