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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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Last update: 19/07/2022  

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18m.

Rockfax Description
18m. The soaring rift is better than it appears and is well worth a look if you are into chimneys. The climbing is steady as far as the blocking chockstone then more awkward to a scruffy exit. The raven has relocated about 30m south. © Rockfax

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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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Hadrian's Buttress
Hadrian's Buttress

Grade: HS 4b ***
(Crag Lough)

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