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Langcliffe

Yorkshire Limestone

The quarry itself provides a good winter venue (quick drying and sheltered) whilst the Skyline Buttress is a high natural edge hidden by trees during the summer and holding some excellent rock and strong lines.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Yorkshire Rock Type: Limestone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Within National Park No. of Routes: 94
Within National Park: Yes Year Developed: 1963
Grid Reference: SD824663

Langcliffe is regularly patrolled by YDNPA wardens and conservation volunteers. The quarry area is also designated as a Scheduled Monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and English Heritage consider that any further drilling to place bolts may constitute a criminal offence unless consent is gained via them from the Secretary of State.

Skyline Buttress is in private ownership and no formal access agreement is in place. Negotiations have failed to resolve the issue with the landowner of this buttress, who has occasionally asked climbers to leave. 

Restrictions apply from 1 March - 31 July.

Reason: Nesting Birds

2024 Update - Both Peregrines and Ravens have been observed at the crag. It's not certain yet whether they are nesting. Restrictions will remain in place for now.

 

Parking and Approach

Please do not attempt to approach the Skyline Buttress from farm land above the crag.

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Anonymous User
08/07/2022
Parking currently closed for building work. Park sensibly further back nr the bridge making sure construction vehicles can get through.
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Anonymous User
02/04/2023
Peregrines appear to be in the area Apl 2023. Avoid until it is known if they nest. Restrictions apply until 31/5 anyway
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    Langcliffe

    Yorkshire Limestone