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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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22m.

Rockfax Description
12m. Layback up the desperate leaning groove left of the arete. It has both runners and holds, but not a deal of either. When these run out, escape leftwards past the snapped flake to reach easy ground. The obvious Direct Finish still awaits. © Rockfax

FA. Bob Smith 1985.

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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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Opportunity Challenge
Opportunity Challenge

Grade: E6 6b ***
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