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Restricted Access

The Willersley area is owned by the Arkwright Society. It is essential that climbers do not block gateways with parked cars and that disturbance is keep to a minimum. Access negotiations have been on-going between the BMC and the Arkwright Society, and climbers continue to access the crag. If you are asked to leave, please remain courteous and report the incident to the BMC.

30m, 2 pitches.

Rockfax Description
A butch crack pitch. Follow the fissure in the left wall of Cucumber Groove to a ledge and possible belay. Climb into the niche and swing out right onto the wall. Finish more easily, taking care with the rock. © Rockfax

FA. Steve Read, Steve Hunt 1958.

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Right-hand Tower

Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Stanage North)

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