Climbs 24
Rocktype Rhyolite
Altitude 250m a.s.l
Faces SE
Alan James on Sidetrack (VS) on Heron Crag (from the Lake District Climbs Rockfax). © Mike Hutton
Crag features
Up to 60m high. Very mossy in places! Sidetrack(VS), Gormenghast(E1), Bellerophon(VS), Mean Feat(E3).Prone to seepage in places e.g. P1 of Gormenghast
Approach notes
Turn off the main path by the bog at -3.20893513, 54.41238432 onto a hidden sheep track through the bracken.
Access Advice
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
No restriction. The birds have nested elsewhere in the valley in recent years. If you do see peregrines displaying nesting behavour on the crag, please contact access@thebmc.co.uk with as much information as possible (description of birds, location on crag, behaviour of birds, any photos etc).
| Abseil is possible from the top on 50m ropes. Currently there is tat a bit to the right (facing out) from the top out of Gormenghast. AlonsoATCO - 02/Sep/22 |
Climbs at this crag
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