UKC Logbook - 'Pinders rock'

Access Banned

Sadly, despite almost 120 years of continuous use by climbers, Rainster Rocks are the scene of a complete access ban. THE WEST AND EAST HILLS ARE EACH UNDER DIFFERENT OWNERSHIP, AND CURRENTLY NEITHER OWNER WISHES THE ROCKS TO BE USED FOR CLIMBING. There is however a public right of way to the East Hill, and so you are at liberty to visit the place. Sadly, the permitted path does not cross over the col to the West Hill, so taking a peek at that is therefore a more delicate matter - see ‘Approach’, above. If minded to explore, you should keep a low profile, leave no litter, follow footpaths, do not damage fences and walls, and do not frighten stock (this is a sheep farming area, with rearing sheds nearby, and sheep frequent all parts of the crag - LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME). Moody cattle are also on occasion pastured in surrounding fields - take care!

Last update: 15/12/2022

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A pinnacle about 1km north of brassington rocks. The main pinnacle is very overgrown but the smaller one offers a nice 6m face for those who can't get enough dolomitic limestone. Clambered on for about a century by Jeffcoat and pals and probably described in the 1950 brassington rocks guide. Also gets a mention in On peak rock (2002)