Although it is not in the Peak, it is my local crag and information is not easily available regarding the climbs and grades, so here is a little. If anyone is really interested I can supply more info, just e-mail me. Roche Abbey consists of a series of small SW facing buttresses 3 Km SE of Maltby, some 18 Km E of Sheffield. The rocks are situated in a delightful valley close to the ruins of Roche Abbey a twelfth century Cistercian monastery. The rock is sound, unusual, good quality pocketed magnesian limestone.
Natural protection is fairly sparse and most parties tend to solo or top rope the routes.
A lot of Roche Abbey is steep and sheltered and the rocks are often dry after heavy rain. Roche Abbey is generally dry when the Peak isn't. The rocks lie just SW of the A634 Maltby to Blyth road. The Abbey is signposted from J1 of the M18 motorway. The sign posted road off the A634 soon leads to a cobbled track and to a car park for the Abbey visitors.