Black Wall

PLEASE NOTE: A bird restriction exists on this walll and runs from March 1st until June 30th. Look out for the signs.

Black Wall topo

1. Zeppelin E2 5b
Right arête of wall via slim groove with old PR. Difficult route finding at top.

2. Churnet Runners E4 6a
Wall 3m left of arête. Bold moves from ledge via blade peg.

3. Black is Beautiful E4 6b ★★
Centre of black wall now has a technical and bold section out of context with the rest of the route. Superb.

4. Black Bastard E2 5c ★★
Wall with PR, Step left and up thin crack. Steep finish on right, PR.

5. Black Wall E1 5b ★★
Classic. Easy on left, step right and via holes, TR. Exit via groove on left. Direct start makes it E2.

6. While the Cat’s Away E4 6a ★★
Faint thin crackline slanting left, 2PRs. Finish direct. Superb.

7. Picking Blackheads E5 6a
Direct line from hollow in ground. Bold with just enough gear.