The Smithy (the Lakes hut) is almost uniquely well-placed for quick access to Lakes climbing. The following list gives a brief summary of the low to mid-grade climbing available Near a major route and not in a dead-end valley.
Castle Rock – 20 mins on foot. Two buttresses – North and South Crags. (Note that the North Crag is currently out-of-bounds owing to rock instability.)
North Crag Eliminate E1**
Agony E1**
Thirlmere Eliminate E1***
Slab Climb S**
Via Media S**
Direct Route VS**
Kleinne Rinne VS**
Spinup VS**
Lamplighter VS**
Illusion HVS***
Dedication E1***
Usurper E1***
Ardus MVS*** Adam VS *** Eve VS*** Fisher’s Folly VS*** Finale HVS*** Aaros E1*** The Bludgeon E1*** Troutdale Pinnacle Direct VS*** Troutdale Pinnacle Superdirect HVS*** The Mortician HVS*** Raindrop E1*** Alone in Space E1*** Other crags include Reescastle and Eagle Crag, with the better quality routes being E2 and above. Other worthwhile crags include Quayfoot Buttress, Sergeant Crag slabs, Gillercombe and Raven Crag together providing a worthwhile selection of routes. Note – If you have particular information about individual climbs or links to articles or other information let us know.