Crag features

The Scout is the sprawling jumble of boulders and craglets lining the edge of the vast moorland opposite the popular venue of Widdop. Unlike the well-travelled and well-documented venue over the road, Scout continues to bask in relative obscurity, with only the occasional discerning visitor. This is partly down to the history of restricted access and complete lack of accurate documentation. The climbing, and particularly the bouldering, is as good as any in the area.

Scout has a sunny aspect, a quick-drying nature, very rough grit and steep climbing above generally good landings. The superb moorland setting and far-ranging vistas across Widdop and the moors beyond seal the deal on a fantastic and grossly underrated grit venue.