Crag features

A good sandstone crag in an idyllic location by the river. Recent tree clearance has opened up all of the right end of the crag - more routes should now be in condition throughout the year.

Classic's include King Fisher (VD) Glenwille Grooves (HS), Flasherman (VS), Erection (HVS), Barnacle Bill (E1), Paper Moon (E3), Exorcist (E4) and Free and Easy (E5). Some harder routes are quite bold, and the less frequented routes might need a gentle brush before leading (a towel works best).

PLEASE NOTE
Protection on the majority of hard routes is often absent or illusory and many of the first ascents, especially of the hardest climbs, involved abseil inspection and top rope practice prior to the lead. This should be born in mind by anyone considering an "on-sight" lead of such climbs.

If setting top ropes, please make sure to extend the ropes over the edges to stop erosion and cutting grooves. A high sling in a tree rather than around the base works well.

Please be kind to the rock when leading, its probably best not to test that sound looking nut behind that flake in a fall! Please don't climb when the sandstone is damp and fragile.
There is also plentiful steep bouldering by the river and elsewhere along the crag.

The bouldering problems listed here are taken from the Eden Valley FRCC Guide (Sandy Bay). Hetherington's Bay problems (Photo Topo) https://www.ukclimbing.com/images/dbpage.html?id=278636 Split Boulder problems (Photo Topo) https://www.ukclimbing.com/images/dbpage.html?id=195147 Further problems including Under the Dome and the new roof (Coombs Cave) can be found on Lakesbloc.com or in Greg's new guide.

Many of the N.L. routes in the Eden Valley guide are slowly being whittled down (currently only 1 left!) so you may need to cross reference UKC with the FRCC Eden Valley Guide to update your guide book - Pete Gunn.