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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. 
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10m.

Rockfax Description
10m. Move right from The Slit and climb the thin crack in the wall until it is possible to gain the arete on the right. Swing rightwards round this and climb the diagonal crack to a tricky exit. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
ove right from The Slit and climb the thin crack in the wall until it is possible to gain the arete on the right. Swing rightwards round this and climb the diagonal crack to a tricky exit. 

FA. Bob Smith 1980.

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Northern Rock Cover
Northern Rock (2022)
Wired Guides
By YMC, NMC, Red Rose Rock, CMC
Northern England Cover
Northern England (2008)
Rockfax
By Chris Craggs
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