The landowner (a tree surgeon with a vision of how this woodland should be managed), protested strongly to the BMC about damage to trees and erosion to footpaths around the crag. Climbers should avoid the area to the right of Altar Crack and respect its integrity as a conservation area. Any further damage to trees will result in the loss of all access for climbing.
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Update June 2022 - both pairs of Kestrels have now fledged young so the restrictions have been removed - thank you!
Kestrels are currently (April 2022) nesting in Rhododendron Crack / Entrapment (Rivelin Quarries) and also in Roof Route/Groove Route (Rivelin Edge). Please avoid these routes until further notice.
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.
Rockfax Description
A great classic featuring fine climbing and good protection. At the lowest toe of the pinnacle, climb a wide crack (often damp) to ledges then the wall trending left via a series of finger-cracks. Finish up the rickety flake with care. © Rockfax
FA. Pete Crew 1963.
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olddirtydoggy | 15 May, 2022 |
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βeta: Not the scary monster we thought it was. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Not the scary monster we thought it was. |
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sheffieldchris | 30 Oct, 2005 |
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βeta: first hvs found it very balancy like most and as i streatched left for the flake had to let go with my right hand. when on the lower ledge thrust gear into the back in a spot of panic which is not a good place to put it | βeta? | |
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βeta: first hvs found it very balancy like most and as i streatched left for the flake had to let go with my right hand. when on the lower ledge thrust gear into the back in a spot of panic which is not a good place to put it |
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JohnHutch | 3 Oct, 2005 |
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βeta: Fabulous route. Finally led it this year after following it several times. Startled by a lot of hissing from indignant creature (baby bird? I couldn't see) deep in the crack leading to the ledge. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Fabulous route. Finally led it this year after following it several times. Startled by a lot of hissing from indignant creature (baby bird? I couldn't see) deep in the crack leading to the ledge. |
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craigswoods | 31 Jul, 2005 |
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βeta: Awesome route! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Awesome route! |
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leon | 30 Jul, 2005 |
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βeta: i was surprised at how balancy this route was. another rivlin hvs classic | βeta? | |
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βeta: i was surprised at how balancy this route was. another rivlin hvs classic |
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mat_galvin | 17 Jan, 2005 |
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βeta: Great route. Very technical with a lot of balancy 'working out' of moves whilst below or level with good gear. Worth sorting out some pro before the final push to the top from the ledge | βeta? | |
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βeta: Great route. Very technical with a lot of balancy 'working out' of moves whilst below or level with good gear. Worth sorting out some pro before the final push to the top from the ledge |
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Tyler | 10 Nov, 2004 |
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βeta: The rickety flake sounds and feels very fragile, considerable care required (or someone needs to prise it off) | βeta? | |
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βeta: The rickety flake sounds and feels very fragile, considerable care required (or someone needs to prise it off) |
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Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Millstone Edge)