Jack Rock

Northumberland

Regionally unique crag overhanging a river. Contains a number of strange fossils and ancient rock art.

Crag information
Climbing Area: North East Rock Type: Sandstone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Private No. of Routes: 44
Within National Park: No Year Developed: 1959
Grid Reference: NU233044

Take care not to damage the ancient rock art. Update - A big rockfall has occurred above the High Board and The Plummet - the remaining rock looks very unstable. Large cracks have also appeared in the arete right of the Hanging Tree - caution advised.

 

In June 2025, the BMC funded work to remove the windthrow and veg blocking many routes. A subsequent clean up event that was well attended by NMC volunteers was organised in July. The routes are in the best condition they have been in for years and now require frequent use. Go get it!

Parking and Approach

3 or 4 spaces https://maps.app.goo.gl/2JXeX5P2yxLrqozd6

1 space plus gate access https://maps.app.goo.gl/nv8nUni8R5e4HorB7

4 spaces, including potentially residential parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/dpLKksDqLhC6TrUBA

2 spaces https://maps.app.goo.gl/3yQtJaiTFMCwQwhs9

2 spaces https://maps.app.goo.gl/JbN3B82FeETneJa19

Enter the large field through one of the gates. Access to the bottom of the crag is available via the gully to the east of the crag, in the middle of the field or down the bank via cut steps to the west of the crag. The western access is less obvious.

Note: the field often have cows and or horses in. Ensure gates are shut and dogs are firmly in control. Goodwill by the farmers is integral to access.

Group Advice

The base of the crag is rather narrow. This is unlikely to widen due to the nature of bowing rivers.

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