Climbs 105
Rocktype Sandstone (hard)
Altitude 310m a.s.l
Faces NW
Endless Flight E5,6a © S Lynch
Probably the most spectacular sandstone crag in Northumberland. Most of the crag is between 10 and 20 metres in height, with some bouldering opportunites.
Turn west of the A696 at Knowesgate. Follow this road, past a left turn and park at a forestry gate on the left. Go through the clear fell area until the track turns right, with a narrower footpath leading straight on. Follow the footpath.
Alternatively, take the left turn, signposted to Bellingham. and park on the right just before Sweethope Loughs, shortly after a left turn. Walk north-west along a forestry footpath.
Both approaches take 20-30 minutes. Have your camera ready, if walking in from the north.
My new favourite crag. Surprisingly clean and dry on 2nd October (although this was during a dry spell). Excellent routes, views and atmosphere. Walking in from the north recommended - flat 20 minutes. Theo Moore - 04/Oct/16 |
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Awesome crag, approaching from the North is a must to appreciate the view! On top of the crag holds a 360 panoramic view, unlike more popular northumberland venues like Bowden, where the popular area (much like stanage popular) gets crowded. David Bulley - 31/Jul/11 |
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From the north I presume, since there weren't any woods on the way in from the south when I last went. I think coming from the south is best as there is a little car park and the path is less boggy. From the north you need to park on the roadside. There was a cutting through the forest where the path bends to the west(right) taking you to the crag, but this was always very boggy in places. Tommy Alsop - 18/Jun/11 |
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The walk in has reduced massively now the woods have been cut down - about 20 minutes on good tracks with no navigation difficulties. Just stay on the main path until it turns away from the crag. alan1234 - 17/Jun/11 |
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