The Empress Slabs Rock climbing 13 routes in sector

From afar, The Empress Slabs are easily overlooked due to the impressive buttressing slabs to the side. However, on approach, the quality and character of the limestone becomes clear, as do the beautiful water formed features (or lack of.) In true slab style, the climbing can feel delicate and technical with good footwork being key. Where features do exist, you will find a variety of crimps and underclings, dimples and holes, runnels and ripples to pull on. The slabs do also give away to some cracks, of which a few routes make the most of. The routes were initially developed by Kim and Flo; inspiring a few of the routes names in the area!

If the slabs haven't sold themselves yet, the views over the valley and the beautifully cooling nearby waterfall certainly should (coupled with the 15 min walk form the track.) The crag is south/south west facing and receives sun from mid morning until mid/late afternoon. It is relatively quick drying due to the crag's exposure and breezier climate.