Restricted Access

The Hepple Whitfield Estate is in the proccess of rewilding the former grouse moors. Whilst the shooting has stopped some restrictions are in place and there may be closures for up to 28 days under the CRoW act.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 31 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restriction applies to Key Heugh and Sandy Crag to prevent disturbance to nesting raptors. 

Rockfax Description
20m. Rumoured to be the best HVS in Northumberland, there is only one way you will find out. A hard start on the left reaches finger-locks and runners then the crack unfurls in a most appealing fashion. The final crack has tricky moves to start, laybacking from the left is one solution. © Rockfax

Ticklists

Classic Rock Climbs In Northern England by Bill Birket , Ultimate HVS ticklist , Rockfax Northern England Top 50 , *** County HVS , Paul Dearden's classic rock climbs , ROCKFAX TOP 50s upto e3

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Route of Interest
Great Wall

Grade: HVS 5b ***
(Great Wanney)

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