Symbols and Abbreviations

The following symbols and abbreviations have been used throughout this guide:

*

This climb is worth doing.*

**

This climb is well worth doing.*

***

An absolute classic!*

Sport

This climb is a "sport route" and can be led entirely on fixed protection (in some cases belays may still require natural gear).

Warning

This climb is more dangerous than your typical route. Take care!
Routes marked with this symbol will usually be safe to top rope.

BR

Bolt Runner. Requires a portable hanger or bolt bracket to use.

PR

Piton Runner. A piton driven into a crack or weakness in the rock.

FH

Fixed Hanger. A bolt with a hanger permanently fixed to it.

RB

Ring Bolt. A single piece bolt manufactured into a ring.

BB

Belay Bolt. A BR placed at the top of the climb. Usually placed in pairs. Requires a portable hanger or bolt bracket to use.

(B)

Added to the end of a crag name to indicate that it's exclusively a bouldering area.

(I)

Added to the end of a crag name to indicate that it's an indoor climbing area.

(OR)

Added to the end of a crag name to indicate that it's out of the rain.


Adapted from Peter Monks'