Castle Rock of Triermain

United Kingdom / England / Keswick

In November 2018 the crag suffered a substantial rockfall which affected a number of classic routes including North Crag Eliminate and Overhanging Bastion. [1]

References

[1] Part of Lake District crag Castle Rock collapses, BBC News November 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-46350937

[2] https://www.thebmc.co.uk/castle-rock-lake-district-triermain-fallen-down

[3] https://www.instagram.com/p/BmGmGcHD9ua/

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Climbs

3 recorded climbs.

Year Climb Grade Climber Style Date
First ascent.

A breakthrough route for it's time, both in terms of the difficulty and terrain.

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1954 Thirlmere Eliminate E2 Peter Greenwood Alternate Leads 1954
First ascent. With Paul Ross.
Thirlmere Eliminate E2 Paul Ross Alternate Leads 1954
First ascent. With Peter Greenwood.
Climb Grade # Recorded Ascents Ascents Recorded Between
Thirlmere Eliminate E2 2 1st January 1954 – 1st January 1955
North Crag Eliminate E1 0
Overhanging Bastion (pre-rockfall) VS 1 1st April 1937