Restricted Access

Langcliffe is regularly patrolled by YDNPA wardens and conservation volunteers. The quarry area is also designated as a Scheduled Monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and English Heritage consider that any further drilling to place bolts may constitute a criminal offence unless consent is gained via them from the Secretary of State.

Skyline Buttress is in private ownership and no formal access agreement is in place. Negotiations have failed to resolve the issue with the landowner of this buttress, who has occasionally asked climbers to leave. 

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 31 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

2023 Update - Bird restriction lifted early. No restriction from 19th July onward.

 

Rockfax Description
A fine line tackling the triangular niche after a start up Diagonal Direct. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
The bolted line into the niche above the roof and starting up Diagonal Direct gives a brilliant climb. Above the niche a testing wall leads to the bolt lower-off by a fallen tree. The starting groove of the next route provides an alternative start. Probably 7a+

FA. C.Sowden 1993.

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Style of Ascent
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Route of Interest
Ultraviolet Catastrophe

Grade: 7a ***
(Thorny Bank Hill Quarry)

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