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The Napes

Gable & Pillar

The Birthplace of British Rock Climbing. This is an excellent crag of sunny and quick drying rock. There are countless classics across the grades with many outstanding routes up to S. Standing above a steep scree covered hillside the situation is superb and the crag has a wonderful atmosphere. Many of the easier routes follow pronounced ridges, in their upper sections they are often broken but this does not detract from the climbing.

 

Crag information
Climbing Area: Lake District Rock Type: Volcanic
Importance: National CRoW Land: Yes
Ownership: Unknown No. of Routes: 91
Within National Park: Yes Year Developed:
Grid Reference: NY 210 100

Parking and Approach

Starting from either Wasdale Head, Seathwaite in Borrowdale take the path to Sty Head Pass. From its highest point follow 'The Climbers Traverse', a gently rising track that crosses the south-west flank of Great Gable. This path is rather vague at first, but soon becomes better defined and passes under Kern Knotts before continuing to the Napes. About one hour from Wasdale or under one and a half hours from Borrowdale.
Area information

With implimentation of the CRoW Act (2000), many Lakes fells and crags now have an Open Access designation. They also have many nationally important bird and plant species dependant on inaccessible crags/ledges and heather/mixed heath environments for survival. During the bird nesting period, a number of species can be vulnerable to disturbance. The Lake District restrictions are monitored, variable (VR) and reviewed in April/May. If the birds do not nest, restrictions are lifted early. Check notice boards in shops, walls and cafés in early May for details and the BMC and FRCC websites. New restrictions will be notified on the websites and with on-site notices. To view the BMC's Lake District Green Climbing Guide click this link: www.thebmc.co.uk/lake-district-green-guide

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    The Napes

    Gable & Pillar