Almscliff
Gritstone Faces S tradbouldering Mod to E5 / f7C
Yorkshire's most famous gritstone tor, a proud lump of rock on a hilltop between Leeds and Harrogate. Steep cracks, burly roofs and superb bouldering on rock like sandpaper; the traditional testing ground of Yorkshire hard men for over a century. Exposed to every wind, it dries almost as soon as the rain stops.
Conditions right now
Classics
| Route | Grade |
|---|---|
| Frankland's Green Crack | VS 4c |
| Great Western | HVS 5a |
| Western Front | E3 6a |
| Birdlime Traverse | HVS 5b |
Access & approach
Limited roadside parking near Crag Farm; respect the farmer's land and keep to the permissive path to the crag.
Always check the BMC Regional Access Database (RAD) for current restrictions and seasonal bird bans before visiting. County: North Yorkshire. View on OpenStreetMap ↗