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Access Banned

In June 2022 signage was installed by the landowner indicating that they do not wish crags on the west side of the dale (Griff's, Black & Deckout, etc.) to be climbed on.

Initially promising negotiations ultimately failed to reach a positive outcome. As such it remains the case that the owner does not grant access to west/lower Blackwell Dale. Any climber choosing to visit is therefore trespassing and should politely leave without complaint if asked to do so.

The signage appeared only after a big increase in visits, mostly to Griff's Buttress. Factors contributing to the situation included inconsiderate parking, large groups, damage to the fence/wall and the formation of an approach path which attracted non climbers to cross onto the land (presumably looking to walk down into Cheedale).

Rockfax Description
The wall from the left side of the ledge. f6C from standing. © Rockfax

Andy Banks.

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Escaping Norfolk

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JayAyBee 22 May, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: High right heel for last move.
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High f7B
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Style of Ascent
Bouldered
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Redpoint
DNF
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Repeated
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Route of Interest
A Case of Mosstaken Identity

Grade: f7A+ ***
(Yarncliffe)

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