Climbs 4
Rocktype UNKNOWN
Altitude 123m a.s.l
Faces E
Finding the crag back in 2020 © Jonny Limpet
Crag features
Devil's Gallop (named after its location on the AA Central Lakes 1:25 map) is a 15m long, 6m high, overhanging face hidden in the woods just south of Esthwaite Water.
The rock can be of dubious quality, though extensive cleaning (and climbing) reveals solid rock beneath the choss. It is similar to that of Brantfell and many of the other outcrops around Windermere.
So far only two lines have been properly cleaned and climbed and are worth the short walk/scramble through the trees on their own. For the keen there is scope for at least a few more lines, some of which look hard and quality, though be warned, you will want a pair of decent gardening gloves and a few tools to hand. The climbing so far has proved to be of a technical nature and sustained; imagine two Brantfell's on top of each other and steeper. Landings too are good, though a couple pads will help with the height and the odd tree stump.
After many miles of searching in this area, I can say with confidence that this a rare find. There are other rocks and faces to be climbed in the vicinity but nothing of this caliber.
The crag lies on land owned by the Graythwaite Estate and permission was granted to climb here. Please park responsibly and respect the woodland.
Approach notes
Without paying at the Esthwaite Water car park, parking is very limited. If approaching from Newby Bridge there is a small layby almost level with the crag with a huge, table-like tree stump next to it. A bit further on is a right-hand turn to Near Sawrey. Immediately after the turn there is another small layby on the right.
The crag was once visible from the road and a quick 5 minute jaunt up the hill. Storm Arwen has changed that somewhat.
From the layby with the stump, facing the woods, you want to head up and left to a small ridge feature, and follow this almost til it's end. On your left the ground will drop away and a sight of fallen trees should dominate the view. The crag should be just about visible through the chaos. By dropping down slightly you should be able to weave your way across, then up and through the scattered trees. Once you know the way it should only take around 10 minutes. I will try and upload a decent map showing the exact location.
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