Roche Abbey

[moose]

Is there a topo for this place? I visited years ago - managed to locate Crystal and Borg but nothing else. Fancy having a go at the stuff on the Beef buttress - the likes of Faith / the Jazzy / Habits problems. Very keen for some near-local limestone bouldering (and re "sensitive access".... rest assured, I am a pretty quiet chap!).

 

[a dense loner]

There isn't a topo, think it was in the guide that anstons in as well, that sold out years ago.

 

[oaksi2]

It wasn't in the Betaguides Anston guide but I think he is currently working on an in depth agnesian limestone guide so it should be covered in that.

 

[oaksi2]

http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,11364.0/wap2.html

 

[a dense loner]

Agnesian? Someone who doesn't believe in proper limestone?

 

[dave]

Agnesian would be someone who isn't sure if proper limestone exists or not Lee, you're thinking of Athiesian.

 

[r-man]

Beef Buttress is above the car park. Easy to find.

All the problems are described in detail here.

http://peakbouldering.info/areas/7-far-eastern-limestone/crags/123-roche-abbey/boulders/538-beef-buttress#.VwoqjNR4WrV

Check out the videos as well and you'll soon get your bearings.

 

[a dense loner]

Quite right dave, damn non believers

 

[moose]

Cheers everyone for your help on this.... I'll hopefully revisit the place this midweek - I have an appointment in Sheffield that should finish early enough for a bouldering hit on the way home (pervert that I am, I would prefer some dubious limestone than the glories of peak grit!).

 

[Jordan]

Does anyone have a topo for impossible roof they can share we me?
Regards Jordan

 

[sdm]

I've pmed you a link.

 

[Jordan]

:clap2: thank you.

 

[Bradders]

Anyone know how Beef Buttress fares in the rain? Does it stay dry in wintery showers like those forecast tomorrow?

 

[remus]

Should be good tomorrow I reckon. Beef buttress is pretty weatherproof, it can suffer with condensation but no risk of that tomorrow.

 

[Bradders]

Appreciate it, thanks Remus.

 

[crzylgs]

Can confirm you should be pretty safe at Beef. Was there last Friday, when I believe a lot of the Peak was rained off and the majority of the crag was dry.

 

[Bradders]

Thanks.

What's the parking like these days? I used to park on the road close to Impossible Roof, but can you actually just park under Beef?

 

[abarro81]

I've always done that. Never had an issue (have heard of people being asked to leave but not in winter when it's likely to be quiet)

 

[Liamhutch89]

Is lamping allowed at roche? I've never been so no idea if there are buildings in view

 

[GuyVG]

There’s no buildings in sight of the crags afaik. It’s a bit weird when you leave after 6pm and the barrier is across but if you drive up to it then it opens.