Ramshaw Rocks

Ramshaw Rocks is a striking gritstone crag overlooking the Roaches. Full of character, it is packed with steep cracks, unusual fins, overhangs and slabs. Go exploring along its ridge and I’m sure you will find something that takes your fancy.

It can be quiet most of the time, as it is often overlooked with the Roaches being so close. This may account for the rock being a little gritty in places. It is mostly east-facing and catches the sun early in the morning, making it great for cold winter days or late summer evenings.

Its short walk-in makes it perfect for a quick session, with most boulders reached in less than five minutes from the parking. There are also plenty of grassy areas, making it a good option for families too.

Route Recommendation
Crocodile Rampline 3+
Easy Prow 4+
Shark's Fin 4+
Jamless 5
Crocodile Molar 5
Crocodile Canine 5+
Scotch sit 6a
Foord's Folly Start 6b
Collywood 6c+
Mansize 7a+
Melvyn Bragg 7b
Dialogue 7b

The rock at Ramshaw is the same Roaches Grit found at the nearby Roaches. This coarse sandstone was formed in ancient river channels more than 300 million years ago.

Climbers have been exploring these weathered formations since the 1950s, with the first guidebook published in 1973. Since then, routes and boulder problems have been added across the crag. Its steep cracks, unusual features and uncompromising character have attracted climbers looking for something a little different from the more classic Peak edges.