Restricted Access
Avoid the crag after rain - the porous rock absorbs water causing holds to become brittle. The top tier bouldering normally dries fastest and is exposed to any wind going.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrines nest left of Clashhooks Gully as you look in, please avoid all routes on Upper & Lower Central Buttresses during this period. Raven have also been sighted around the route 'The Notch' - climbers are advised to avoid this area if the birds are in residence.
Peregrine chicks were confirmed in 2022, 2023 was less clear and we're checking the situation for 2024. The site is actively monitored by local bird groups, please avoid until the agreed date of 30 June and possibly longer to give chicks chance to fledge. Peregrines are a protected species covered by criminal law.
Rockfax Description
Climb up the pillar between the two caves then make a steep and contorted 3D pull into the groove.
This gives great juggy climbing. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
VS 4b*** in 2012 BMC guide
Ticklists
ROCKFAX Western Grit Grade List , Cheshire/Merseyside *** routes , McCoys Homestyle trad , Diffage Comp , Morgan's List
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| Fidget | 23 Apr, 2007 |
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βeta: Fun to lead, some nice 3d climbing at the start that doesn't involve contortion. I agree it's worth more than S 4b, but not much as gear is no problem. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Fun to lead, some nice 3d climbing at the start that doesn't involve contortion. I agree it's worth more than S 4b, but not much as gear is no problem. |
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| Fiend | 23 Apr, 2007 |
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βeta: Another hernia inducing start for the grade but thankfully a bit easier and safer than Dinnerplate - HS 4b. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Another hernia inducing start for the grade but thankfully a bit easier and safer than Dinnerplate - HS 4b. |
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