Restricted Access

The Willersley area is owned by the Arkwright Society. It is essential that climbers do not block gateways with parked cars and that disturbance is keep to a minimum. Access negotiations have been on-going between the BMC and the Arkwright Society, and climbers continue to access the crag. If you are asked to leave, please remain courteous and report the incident to the BMC.

35m, 2 pitches.

Rockfax Description
One of the original classics of the crag is now very polished, but if you can handle that the climbing is superbly sustained.
1) 4b, 15m. Follow the slabby groove, turn the overhang on the right, then traverse left to a small stance and tree belay.
2) 4c, 20m. Head up the fine groove passing an awkward bulge. © Rockfax

FA. Steve Read, K.Beech 1959.

Ticklists

100 best limestone climbs in Britain , Peak Rock/7/8/Biven-Peck Partnership/1950's a Developing Decade , Definitive *** Peak Lime , Chris Jackson’s 100 Classic Limestone Climbs

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Ian Carr 25 Jun, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Super climb, felt physical today and easy HVS in the heat. We cleaned it up a lot as well.
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βeta: Super climb, felt physical today and easy HVS in the heat. We cleaned it up a lot as well.
Fraser kid 24 Jun, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Really over grown. In desperate need of gardening. Did what I could seconding.
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βeta: Really over grown. In desperate need of gardening. Did what I could seconding.
JHiley 25 Sep, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Very polished?? Obviously someone has never been to Ravensdale. There's a bit of polish but pretty standard for peak limestone. Best rock is on P2.
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βeta: Very polished?? Obviously someone has never been to Ravensdale. There's a bit of polish but pretty standard for peak limestone. Best rock is on P2.
drcorbasisgod 16 Sep, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: Surmounting the overhang is fun and surprisingly easy, but I wouldn't give this 3 stars. The pockets near the top were full of grime too!
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βeta: Surmounting the overhang is fun and surprisingly easy, but I wouldn't give this 3 stars. The pockets near the top were full of grime too!

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Grade: VS 5a ***
(Willersley Castle Rocks)

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