Crag features

Once a well-used after work training venue for Furness climbers, the rock has become extremely polished, yet this just brings added difficulty to the tricky lower traverse, the venues 'test piece'. Birkrigg conatins a fair stretch of routes, most of which can be topped out, and a bold higher traverse to play around on.

The place however has become somewhat confusing due to guide book isssues. Most moderrn guide books given on this page provide the route names and grades available to most people exploring this crag, yet for most routes an older set of names and grades exist, as originally done by Al Phizacklea in 'Rock Climbing in Lancashire and the Noth West'. The former guides often also miss anything on the central and far wall past 'Swinging groove / Birks corner' which start at number 6 on the picture I have provided. As such I have also provided both names, but I'm no closer to clearing this up, which is suprising given how well known Al was and is for climbs in this area. Any information is welcome. Also included are those from 'Eden Valley and South Lakes Limestone' which has some more up to date climbs.