Restricted Access

The Hepple Whitfield Estate is in the proccess of rewilding the former grouse moors. Whilst the shooting has stopped some restrictions are in place and there may be closures for up to 28 days under the CRoW act.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 31 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restriction applies to Key Heugh and Sandy Crag to prevent disturbance to nesting raptors. 

Rockfax Description
16m. The fine (if a touch wide) fissure shooting straight up the crag gives a cracking pitch - steep, sustained and well protected, with enough large gear to hand. © Rockfax

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Crack of Gloom (full route)

Grade: VS 4c ***
(Kyloe-in-the-woods (Kyloe-In))

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