The grades range from Moderate to E4, although most E graders are too snobby to visit except when no-one is looking. The guide book is Eastern Grit by Rockfax.
Well, my idea of a few of the highlights anyway. Sail Buttress VS and Topsail VS but feels easier — with its brilliant pull over the roof protected by a bomber thread.
They are popular and definitely worthwhile routes. For a bit of peace and quiet, head for the last buttress on the crag — Kismet buttress.
The climbs are not classics but at least you can get away from the crowds. The other Emma climb is called Emma Royd, anyone know who she was?
Emma nursed Nelson back to health after he lost his arm and eye, becoming his mistress. Her husband William Hamilton did not really seem to mind and Emma bore a son to Nelson. After William Hamilton died, Nelson and Emma lived together as husband and wife. After his death, things rather fell apart for her and she headed over to Calais where she died as an alcoholic. The top has good holds but feels steepish.
