The Beeston Tor caves at the right-hand side of the crag are an important archaeological site and the landowner (The National Trust) do not want any disturbance to the caves themselves. The Trust has requested that if climbers at the crag notice any suspicious activity around the caves (eg digging, metal detecting, carrying equipment or bags to/from the caves etc), that they call 01335 350503 and leave a message with any details.
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
The restriction applies from Flying Doctor / The Thorn to Central Wall / Cleo's Mood inclusive (depending on which guidebook you are using).
Rockfax Description
A right-hand finish to West Wall Climb with a quality third pitch.
1) 4b, 25m. Pitch 1 of West Wall Climb but belay further right.
2) 5a, 12m. Climb the wall above to the cave stance.
3) 5b, 25m. Follow the break rightwards strenuously to join the top of The Thorn. © Rockfax
FA. Gary Gibson, Derek Beetlestone 1978. Apparently Graham Hoey had previously climbed this in mistake for The 2000.
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Grade: HVS 5a ***
(The Five Clouds)