Climbs 410
Rocktype Sandstone (soft)
Altitude 22m a.s.l
Faces W
St Bees © Alex Messenger
Beautiful location by the sea. Selection of fine sport routes - Nectarine, Toxic Rock, Dreaming of Red Rocks, Fisherman's Friend - and awesome bouldering - Clash of the Titan's, Apiary Arete, Fisherman's Dyno, Hueco Crack...
Many routes have recently been re-bolted, but not all. Beware, the old bolts can be lethal.
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Cliffs are owned by the RSPB. Take heed of the access agreement detailed in the guidebook. (Bird Bans from February to July, etc). 15 minute approach.
Southern climbers descent (by lighthouse - above apiary wall) has been badly damaged by erosion and rockfall in recent floods. It has since been repaired and ropes have been replaced, and it is accessible. For an easier approach, I recommend using the alternative descent path about 100m further north. Beware however as light rain can make this path quite slippery.
Car park fee is £3 so make sure you take coins with you - 10/04/2022
The main bolted areas (Apiary Wall and Scabby Back) are unrestricted. All other areas of the crag including Fisherman's Steps are restricted.
There was a landslide on the steep descent to the north of the lighthouse in November 2021 causing damage to the bolt anchors and fixed ropes. The recommended alternative descent is by the easier route further north. The Fishermans steps is another alternative to the south but this is only recommended to those who are really happy with strenuous and exposed descents.
Dates: 1 February to 31 July
Reason: Nesting Birds
The area has very important Guillemot, Kitttiwake, and Razorbill breeding colonies and The RSPB have stipulated no access to the area south (right) of the route Army Screamers between the above dates.
Other restricted St Bees areas:
Access to Fleswick Bay is permitted all year round, but only south of the inlet where the path meets the shore.
At South Head the small bouldering area is only accessible outside the nesting season.
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