UKC Logbook - 'Left of Abattoir Low'

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).

Last update: 26/08/2025

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The low start to Left of Abattoir, starting on the slot and a crimpy pocket, climb through the right hand gaston to the break avoiding the large jug.

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User	Date		Notes
BarnabasHart	23 Apr, 2024	Show βeta βeta: @danismail13 - sorry pal didn't spot that you'd replied! The guidebook doesn't say anything about a sit start on LofA - it does mention that starting from the sit and avoiding the jug goes at 6C. It's not my line, I just added it so I could tick the 6C version listed in the book. You could be right about the name though - not that limestone is famous for its inventive names haha!	βeta?
Show beta βeta: @danismail13 - sorry pal didn't spot that you'd replied! The guidebook doesn't say anything about a sit start on LofA - it does mention that starting from the sit and avoiding the jug goes at 6C. It's not my line, I just added it so I could tick the 6C version listed in the book. You could be right about the name though - not that limestone is famous for its inventive names haha!
danismail13	27 Sep, 2023	Show βeta βeta: @barnabushart almost everyone starts LofA from sitting, it's extremely logical, makes for a complete line and it literally has a sit start symbol in the route description. Your climb makes for a decent eliminate but to suggest it's a low start is silly. Might be worth renaming to "left of abattoir eliminate" or "direct" or something	βeta?
Show beta βeta: @barnabushart almost everyone starts LofA from sitting, it's extremely logical, makes for a complete line and it literally has a sit start symbol in the route description. Your climb makes for a decent eliminate but to suggest it's a low start is silly. Might be worth renaming to "left of abattoir eliminate" or "direct" or something
BarnabasHart	22 Sep, 2023	Show βeta βeta: @danismail12 the normal version isn't a sit start - it's mislabelled on here. Normal starts from standing using a big jug, the low version starts from a sitting using the 2 slots and a heel hook.
Show beta βeta: @danismail12 the normal version isn't a sit start - it's mislabelled on here. Normal starts from standing using a big jug, the low version starts from a sitting using the 2 slots and a heel hook.
danismail13	21 Sep, 2023	Show βeta βeta: How is this a low start if the normal version starts sitting and this starts standing lol	βeta?
Show beta βeta: How is this a low start if the normal version starts sitting and this starts standing lol