Restricted Access
Avoid the crag after rain - the porous rock absorbs water causing holds to become brittle. The top tier bouldering normally dries fastest and is exposed to any wind going.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrines nest left of Clashhooks Gully as you look in, please avoid all routes on Upper & Lower Central Buttresses during this period. Raven have also been sighted around the route 'The Notch' - climbers are advised to avoid this area if the birds are in residence.
Peregrine chicks were confirmed in 2022, 2023 was less clear and we're checking the situation for 2024. The site is actively monitored by local bird groups, please avoid until the agreed date of 30 June and possibly longer to give chicks chance to fledge. Peregrines are a protected species covered by criminal law.
Rockfax Description
Bold and delicate low down and bolder again higher up. Climb the pair of crescent-shaped grooves to the break then the ever-steepening scoop trending right to finish. © Rockfax
Ticklists
Cheshire/Merseyside *** routes
Feedback
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| Fiend | 23 Apr, 2007 |
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βeta: Oh yes, and the so-called runners in the break are offline and crap. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Oh yes, and the so-called runners in the break are offline and crap. |
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| Fiend | 23 Apr, 2007 |
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βeta: A tricky little number, the lower crux is reasonably protected but committing and smeary, fairly bold for the grade. Above is even bolder but steadier. Nice but a bit disjointed. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A tricky little number, the lower crux is reasonably protected but committing and smeary, fairly bold for the grade. Above is even bolder but steadier. Nice but a bit disjointed. |
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The Anvil Intergrale
Grade: E1 5b ***
(Helsby)