Restricted Access
Avoid the crag after rain - the porous rock absorbs water causing holds to become brittle. The top tier bouldering normally dries fastest and is exposed to any wind going.
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrines nest left of Clashhooks Gully as you look in, please avoid all routes on Upper & Lower Central Buttresses during this period. Raven have also been sighted around the route 'The Notch' - climbers are advised to avoid this area if the birds are in residence.
Peregrine chicks were confirmed in 2022, 2023 was less clear and we're checking the situation for 2024. The site is actively monitored by local bird groups, please avoid until the agreed date of 30 June and possibly longer to give chicks chance to fledge. Peregrines are a protected species covered by criminal law.
Rockfax Description
The long shallow groove is a fine route. Climb it to the block overhang and exit leftwards under this. © Rockfax
Ticklists
ROCKFAX Western Grit Grade List , Cheshire/Merseyside *** routes , McCoys Homestyle trad
Feedback
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| Andy Hyslop | 28 May, 2005 |
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βeta: Approach the crux bulge from the left. 2 x 0 cams go in well to protect. | ||
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βeta: Approach the crux bulge from the left. 2 x 0 cams go in well to protect. |
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| MeMeMe | 31 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: Did I do the same climb as you guys? Wander up bit at bottom, put some gear in, do the 5a move to get established in the groove then up lovely groove to top. Gear seemed fine, not a hard climb for HVS. | ||
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βeta: Did I do the same climb as you guys? Wander up bit at bottom, put some gear in, do the 5a move to get established in the groove then up lovely groove to top. Gear seemed fine, not a hard climb for HVS. |
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| Carl Smethurst | 30 Jun, 2004 |
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βeta: Can't really comment on the grade, as my climbing partner had to back off it after finding no gear. Given the apparent lack of protection for 20 ft it looks very committing. Bit of a sandbag? | βeta? | |
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βeta: Can't really comment on the grade, as my climbing partner had to back off it after finding no gear. Given the apparent lack of protection for 20 ft it looks very committing. Bit of a sandbag? |
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| r0b | 19 May, 2004 |
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βeta: A quality line. Tricky rock onto the slab then bold to the first gear. Easier to the top from here but interesting all the way. | ||
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βeta: A quality line. Tricky rock onto the slab then bold to the first gear. Easier to the top from here but interesting all the way. |
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Marshall's Climb
Grade: HVS 4c ***
(Helsby)