The landowner (a tree surgeon with a vision of how this woodland should be managed), protested strongly to the BMC about damage to trees and erosion to footpaths around the crag. Climbers should avoid the area to the right of Altar Crack and respect its integrity as a conservation area. Any further damage to trees will result in the loss of all access for climbing.
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
Update June 2022 - both pairs of Kestrels have now fledged young so the restrictions have been removed - thank you!
Kestrels are currently (April 2022) nesting in Rhododendron Crack / Entrapment (Rivelin Quarries) and also in Roof Route/Groove Route (Rivelin Edge). Please avoid these routes until further notice.
Tawny owls sometimes nest on the crag in the spring (previously on Kremlin Crack or Roof Route) - if present avoid the route(s) they are occupying until the nest is vacated.
Tawny owls have been known to viciously attack people climbing near their nest, so please steer well clear of these routes until the chicks have fledged, both for the benefit of the birds and your own wellbeing.
Rockfax Description
The blunt rib is balancy and leads to an awkward finish that is a grade harder if the crack on the right is ignored! © Rockfax
FA. Graham Hulley 1994.
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Christheclimber | 5 Jun, 2019 |
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βeta: Worth HVS as in BMC guide without crack and arĂȘte to the right. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Worth HVS as in BMC guide without crack and arĂȘte to the right. |
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Dale Berry | 18 Nov, 2006 |
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βeta: Nice and delicate with just about enough gear. I think the BMC grade of HVS 4c describes this climb a lot better. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Nice and delicate with just about enough gear. I think the BMC grade of HVS 4c describes this climb a lot better. |
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Grade: VS 4b ***
(Burbage South Edge)