Restricted Access

The woods are owned and managed for low volume timber extraction (mostly birch). The new owner (as of 2023) has no objection to climbing along the length of the edge. However, the following is expected of all visiting climbers:

  • Approach the crag via its left end using the path which runs between a wall on your left and a stream on your right.
  • Do not approach the main body of the crag directly from the footpath beneath.
  • No felling or cutting of trees without prior permission from the landowner via the BMC. Any approved work of this nature to be carried out by competent individuals only and subject to written risk assessment. 
  • The owner has no objection to the removal of holly, gorse, bramble and ivy. However, in all cases prior consent must still be sought.
  • Please leave no litter, and remove any you find.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 30 June

Reason: Nesting Birds

Tawny owls sometimes nest on the crag in the spring (previously on Kremlin Crack or Roof Route) - if present avoid the route(s) they are occupying until the nest is vacated.

Tawny owls have been known to viciously attack  people climbing near their nest, so please steer well clear of these routes until the chicks have fledged, both for the benefit of the birds and your own wellbeing.

10m.

Rockfax Description
The bold face with hard moves just before it eases. © Rockfax

FA. Dave Mirthin 1976.

Ticklists

ROCKFAX Eastern Grit (2006): Top 500

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User Date Notes
Garan 5 Sep, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: The hardest moves are just before the break and gear. If you are 5 foot 4 or shorter there is a hard 6a move moving left onto the arete before being able to reach the break. Unprotected 6a moves 7 metres up, surely E4? Still really enjoyed it though despite my terrified state.
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βeta: The hardest moves are just before the break and gear. If you are 5 foot 4 or shorter there is a hard 6a move moving left onto the arete before being able to reach the break. Unprotected 6a moves 7 metres up, surely E4? Still really enjoyed it though despite my terrified state.
The Pylon King 5 Jul, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: There's good gear for the top moves (5a/5b) and the hardest move (5c) is fairly low down.
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βeta: There's good gear for the top moves (5a/5b) and the hardest move (5c) is fairly low down.

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High E4
Mid E4
Low E4
High E3
Mid E3
Low E3
High E2
Mid E2
Low E2
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High 6a
Mid 6a
Low 6a
High 5c
Mid 5c
Low 5c
High 5b
Mid 5b
Low 5b
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Toproped
Soloed
Followed
Not Set
Onsighted
Repeated
Flashed (β)
Redpoint
Ground Up
Dogged
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Route of Interest
Twikker

Grade: E3 5c ***
(Millstone Edge)

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