Kyloe-in-the-Wood
Sandstone Faces S bouldering f4 to f8B
Northumberland's forest bouldering mecca, a line of sculpted sandstone walls hidden among the pines of Kyloe Woods. Crimpy, powerful problems on flawless rock made famous by Malcolm Smith's ferocious test-piece Monk Life. The trees shelter it from wind and rain alike, so it stays climbable in drizzle yet holds greenness after prolonged wet.
Soft sandstone — never climb here when the rock is wet or damp. Wet sandstone is permanently damaged by climbing.
Conditions right now
Classics
| Route | Grade |
|---|---|
| Badger's Wall | f6C |
| Monty Python's Flying Circus | f7A+ |
| Monk Life | f8B |
Access & approach
Private forestry land with tolerated access; park sensibly by the forest gate without blocking it and walk in along the track. No fires, and brush off tick-marks.
Always check the BMC Regional Access Database (RAD) for current restrictions and seasonal bird bans before visiting. County: Northumberland. View on OpenStreetMap ↗