Ilkley (Cow & Calf and Quarry)
Gritstone Faces N tradbouldering Mod to E8 7a
The famous Cow and Calf rocks and their adjacent quarry on the edge of Ilkley Moor. The quarry's sheer walls hold some of gritstone's most celebrated hard cracks and aretes, including John Dunne's legendary New Statesman. Good bouldering scattered across the moor edge completes the venue.
Conditions right now
Classics
| Route | Grade |
|---|---|
| Josephine | HVS 5a |
| Wellington Crack | E4 6a |
| Milky Way | E6 6b |
| The New Statesman | E8 7a |
Access & approach
Large pay and display car park by the Cow and Calf cafe; two minute walk. Very popular with tourists and groups.
Always check the BMC Regional Access Database (RAD) for current restrictions and seasonal bird bans before visiting. County: West Yorkshire. View on OpenStreetMap ↗