'Private Land' signs have appeared at some points along the boundary with the A635 road which has led to some confusion over whether access is permitted or not. This land is designated as Open Access and the public have a full legal right to access is for recreation on foot, including climbing. Please keep dogs on a lead to help avoid future difficulties.
Rockfax Description
Climb Forked Tongue then from a highish runner balance and teeter out left to the arete and a bold finish up its left-hand side. The peg on the next route should be avoided if at all possible. Slightly soft rock on the traverse. © Rockfax
FA. Tony Howard (reached by bolting the huge overhang) 1969. FFA. Steve Bancroft 1978.
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Grade: E4 6a ***
(Dovestones Quarry)