Langcliffe is regularly patrolled by YDNPA wardens and conservation volunteers. The quarry area is also designated as a Scheduled Monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and English Heritage consider that any further drilling to place bolts may constitute a criminal offence unless consent is gained via them from the Secretary of State.
Skyline Buttress is in private ownership and no formal access agreement is in place. Negotiations have failed to resolve the issue with the landowner of this buttress, who has occasionally asked climbers to leave.
Dates: 1 March to 31 July
Reason: Nesting Birds
2024 Update - Both Peregrines and Ravens have been observed at the crag. It's not certain yet whether they are nesting. Restrictions will remain in place for now.
Rockfax Description
The roof and hanging groove. Not on topo. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
A long way left of the main buttress is:
The hanging groove just to the right of Karate Kid entered across the roof with difficulty and still hard to reach the break after which easier ground leads to a lower off (possible to share with Karate Kid).
Paul Clarke, Glynn Edwards, Nigel Baker 30/Jul/2012.
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Grade: 7a ***
(Knipe Scar (Gate Cote Scar))