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
The other great classic of the crag. Climb the pillar and a short pocket-wall to the break and some rounded spike runners. Traverse out left into ever-more exposed terrain then make a tricky move (elusive finger holds) to easy ground. Perhaps only HVS 5a for those used to the vagaries of sandstone. © Rockfax
Ticklists
ROCKFAX Western Grit: Top 50 , ROCKFAX Western Grit Grade List , Cheshire/Merseyside *** routes , McCoys Homestyle trad , ROCKFAX TOP 50s upto e3
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| Pekkie | 21 Jun, 2005 |
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The Anvil Intergrale
Grade: E1 5b ***
(Helsby)