According to the logbook graphs of all users HS is the average grade climbed in the UK. But average climbers deserve fantastic climbs too, so here are 50 of the very best...
List compiled from a host of Forum suggestions, a few routes not graded HS in UKC logbooks, but all appear as HS in recent guidebooks, except the sprinkling of Lakeland MVS routes which are included to ensure the birthplace of British rock climbing has representation in line with its importance.
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| User | Percentage | Latest Log | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rog Wilko | 72% | 16 Apr, 2017 |
| 2nd | alan moore | 70% | 11 Jul, 2018 |
| 2nd | Graeme Hammond | 70% | 27 Aug, 2023 |
| 2nd | Simon Caldwell | 70% | 1 Jun |
| 3rd | steve prior | 64% | 28 May, 2020 |
| 4th | Bob M | 62% | 30 Apr |
| 5th | Dunthemall | 60% | 28 May, 2016 |
| 5th | colin milton | 60% | 11 Sep, 2023 |
| 6th | Nigel Bond | 57% | 26 Aug, 2017 |
| 6th | lithos | 57% | 21 Sep, 2023 |
Map of routes in this ticklist
Distribution of grades - Trad
Top 12 photos of this ticklist
Demo Route
© rhudson
The Devil's Slide
An exhilarating solo of The Devil's Slide, my 400ft intro to Lundy
© Paul Phillips - UKC and UKH
Demo Route
Jen Oliver on the famous last few moves of Demo Route
© Luke Carroll
Sea Mist
Cardiff University Mountaineering Club enjoying the thrills of sea cliff climbing in Pembrokeshire
© Huw Mithan
Open Secret
© Jon Read
Diedre Sud
Diedre Sud, Mowing Word - Belayed before a big set came in - how we laughed :-)
© mattnuttall
Open Secret
Jack's first trad lead of the season is a stonker!
© funter
Tophet Wall
The first 'climb to BASE' exit of Tophet Wall.
© Tom McNally
Sea Mist
Tim Rolfe on Sea Mist, Saddle Head, Pembroke
© pencilled in
Demo Route
Sennen Cove… Demo Route
© Marc Elliott
Ardverikie Wall
Sprint to the finish
© william henderson
Tophet Wall
Tophet wall pitch 1
© Brand