Esk Buttress

United Kingdom / England / Cumberland / Seascale

Quick Info

Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
Climbs
Trad climbs 3 (E2 to E7)

Quick Info

Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Rhyolite
Climbs
Trad climbs 3 (E2 to E7)
Contributors
89 contributions since 29th July 2024.
2 contributions since 11th August 2025.

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Climbs

3 recorded climbs.

Year Climb Grade Climber Style Date
1962 Central Pillar E2 Pete Crew Alternate Leads Jun 1962
First ascent. With M. Owen.
Central Pillar E2 M. Owen Alternate Leads Jun 1962
First ascent. With Pete Crew.
1963
1964–1972
1973
1974 The Cumbrian E5 Paul Braithwaite Lead 5th May 1974
First ascent. 3 points of aid.
The Cumbrian E5 Rod Valentine Lead 5th May 1974
First ascent. 3 points of aid.
1975
1976–1988
1989
First ascent. With Matt Smith.

References

[1] Mountain Issue 134 (1990), page 10 /library/11317/mountain-134

Climb Grade # Recorded Ascents Ascents Recorded Between
First and Last and Always E7 1 1st January 1990 – 1st January 1991
The Cumbrian E5 6 5th May 1974 – 8th August 1977
Central Pillar E2 2 1st June 1962 – 1st July 1962