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Climbs 15
Rocktype Sandstone (soft)
Altitude 202m a.s.l
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Crag features

The crag consists of a large flat-topped block of good quality sandstone, with aspects west and east. The north walls are made of softer rock and tend to hold the damp. The wall needs a significant period to dry out. As with Howlerhirst there are stunning views into the North Tyne valley and across to the Kielder waste. Whilst none of the problems are more difficult than 7a+/7b, they are excellent.

Approach notes

Approaching Bellingham from the south on the B6320, turn left at GR NY834829 onto the minor road, (the junction is 200m south of the bridge over the North Tyne). Approaching from the north or east drive south through Bellingham and over the bridge heading to Wark. 200m after crossing the bridge over the North Tyne turn right onto the minor road. 

Continue along this road for 5km to a gated track junction on the left that leads to High Carriteth Farm.

Enter through the gate and continue through a second. The current occupant is kind enough to allow parking on the drivers side verge to the left of the track junction (after the second gate). The farmer will often speak with visitors, so please keep dogs on a leash, park considerately and do not block access .

Follow the track through the gates towards Pit Cottage. Before Pit Cottage is reached, a faint track is taken up the slope at GR NY788837, as for Howlerhirst. This leads gently uphill to a gate and Open Access land. Continue on the track for around 120m. Where the path curves around to the left, around some exposed bedrock (on the left), the top of the quarry block will be seen 50m to the right. No more than 15 min from the parking spot.

 

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