Caley Crags
Yorkshire's premier gritstone bouldering venue, a hillside of blocks and buttresses scattered through the trees above the Otley to Leeds road. Powerful roofs, technical walls and famous highballs have made it a proving ground for generations of Yorkshire boulderers. The tree cover keeps it cool but means it holds damp after rain.
Conditions right now
Classics
| Route | Grade |
|---|---|
| Otley Wall | f6B |
| Ben's Roof | f7C+ |
| Zoo York | f8A |
Access & approach
Park in the lay-bys on the A660 below the crags; a few minutes' walk uphill. Chevin Forest Park land - keep dogs under control.
Always check the BMC Regional Access Database (RAD)for current restrictions and seasonal bird bans before visiting. County: West Yorkshire. View on OpenStreetMap ↗
Photos
Freely-licensed photographs taken at or near the crag. Rock changes less than websites do, but check the date — an approach can silt up or a path can be diverted.
Caley Deer Park - geograph.org.uk - 8107906 · Mick Garratt ( photographer ), Mick Garratt ( photographer ), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
