Restricted Access

The crag is owned by Yorkshire Water, looked after by the ranger team at Calderdale Borough Council and is designated a SSSI. Please keep dogs on leads and beware of car break-ins. Please also note the seasonal voluntary restrictions relating to ground nesting birds.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 31 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restriction applies to night time access (for lamping / lantern sessions) during nesting season. Ground nesting birds are numerous in this area and easily disturbed at night, so please avoid visits after dark during the spring and early summer. 
20m.

Rockfax Description
20m. One of the best hard routes on Yorkshire Grit offering superb but harrowing climbing crossing Artificial Route at its runner. Above this move out right then climb boldly to a short crack (more runners) then exit left with difficulty. © Rockfax

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Style of Ascent
Lead
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Redpoint
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Route of Interest
Chip and Pin Indirect Start

Grade: E5 6b ***
(The Roost)

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