Coldstone Beck Crag is the obvious quarried area at the top of the footpath leading up from the parking spot on the Moor Road between Burley Woodhead and Ilkley. There is some bouldering and some classy highballs here. The two Stead Crags are just West along the Moor back towards Ilkley. East facing at 243m. Another good area, Woofa Bank, is on the edge above.
Climbing Area:
Yorkshire
Rock Type:
Gritstone
Importance:
Local
CRoW Land:
Yes
Ownership:
Unknown
No. of Routes:
30
Within National Park:
No
Year Developed:
Grid Reference:
SE145451
Parking and Approach
ColdstoneBeck and Stead Crag East are both clearly on access land; Stead Crag West might be just off it. Park in the layby on the bend just beyond Burley Woodhead. All three spots are obvious.Woofa Bank is reached by going uphill to the rdge and walking along it in a westerly direction.
CRoW Information
Open access land, designated under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act (2000) give area access rather than linear access as provided by public rights of way. It also gives a legal right of access specifically for climbing, as well as walking and other quiet recreation on foot.
Please bear in mind however that the landowner still has the right to restrict access for up to 28 days per year (often used on public safety grounds for shooting in moorland areas), and can also apply for longer term restrictions with Natural England (such as bans on dogs, or regular restrictions during particular times of year). It is important to check for these restrictions regularly as they can be added at short notice – all details for open access land in England can be found on Natural England’s website .
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