The western extension of Crag Lough has a similar ambience, though in general the cliff is less impressive, more vegetated and even less popular than its big brother. On the plus side, it is only a short walk from the car park and Sunset Buttress (nearest to the parking) gets the sun from shortly after midday until it sets. Again, the altitude and aspect mean that the cliff is best saved for use as a high summer venue. Loose blocks do occur and the rock is fine grained and so can be a nightmare if conditions are at all damp. The best routes here stay clean but many of the less popular outings are being reclaimed by nature.
Routes
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25 trad routes (D...E4) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |      | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Tiger Wall and Central Wall This wall has a selection of the best Extremes on the crag. Generally they are clean and on good... |
13 | Trad |
Evening sun |
Downhill 10 mins |
Windy | 258 |
| Jester and Blasphemy Wall The first walls beyond the Sunset Buttress area have some worthwhile climbs separated by scruffier... |
4 | Trad |
Evening sun |
Downhill 10 mins |
Windy | 259 |
| Sunset Buttress The buttresses closest to the car park are the most popular in the area and not just because they... |
8 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Downhill 10 mins |
Windy | 260 |
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