Restricted Access
The Willersley area is owned by the Arkwright Society. It is essential that climbers do not block gateways with parked cars and that disturbance is keep to a minimum. Access negotiations have been on-going between the BMC and the Arkwright Society, and climbers continue to access the crag. If you are asked to leave, please remain courteous and report the incident to the BMC.
Rockfax Description
Excellent with good climbing after a slightly bold feeling start. Trend right up a grey slab then left to reach a vague crack (the same point can be reached from further right as well). Climb the crack up black rock studded with minerals, then traverse right across the slab above to reach a groove with a tree up which the route finishes. © Rockfax
FA. Doug Scott, Steve Read (some aid) 1964.
Ticklists
Rockfax Peak Limestone (2012) Top 50 , Ultimate HVS ticklist , The best the UK has to offer for mere mortals (apart from the lakes cos its always wet) , Definitive *** Peak Lime , Chris Jackson’s 100 Classic Limestone Climbs , 2023
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| neilthompson | 24 Jun, 2020 |
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βeta: Excellent route, quite tough and the gear is only just adequate enough in the first half. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Excellent route, quite tough and the gear is only just adequate enough in the first half. |
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| Richard 261 | 14 Apr, 2007 |
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βeta: Done it today. Some good climbing in a slightly wandering route. I didn't find the start hard. 2 stars maybe. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Done it today. Some good climbing in a slightly wandering route. I didn't find the start hard. 2 stars maybe. |
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| drcorbasisgod | 16 Sep, 2006 |
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βeta: Not sure where the 5b move (the start?) is but this climb is superb throughout. Highly recommended. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Not sure where the 5b move (the start?) is but this climb is superb throughout. Highly recommended. |
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| Bob Hassall | 18 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: Excellent indeed and worth three stars therefore. Better than it looks. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Excellent indeed and worth three stars therefore. Better than it looks. |
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Valkyrie
Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Froggatt Edge)