North Plumpton Rocks

Yorkshire Gritstone

Composed of similar rock to Spofforth Pinnacles - a very hard and rough/pebbly grit that runs to breaks, edges and pockets. Bring your very best skin because it bites. 2 mats are useful.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Yorkshire Rock Type: Gritstone
Importance: Local CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Private No. of Routes: 50
Within National Park: No Year Developed: 2022
Grid Reference: SE 35536 54094

The rocks are on private land. Climbing is tolerated on the described blocks ONLY as long as the following rules are followed. However, if asked to leave please do so.
? Under no circumstances go further into the woods and lake area of Plumpton Rocks
? Keep noise to an absolute minimum – ‘send’ screaming is for dummies.
? The drivable access track is for anglers who hold fishing rights to the lake – use the route described below. A road above the blocks and a track leading down to them are very much private and have a camera alarm system.
? No large groups and please make sure you are on your best behaviour.
? Dogs should not be allowed to run free.
? No climbing after dark.

The blocks are in a woodland setting so are likely to need a brush. Though the rock looks green it is in fact bullet hard grit except where ledges/shelves have been cleaned and some scrittle will take a while, and use, to firm up. Check the finishes are clean. Nettles will need squashing in summer. The blocks are set between a public footpath that runs immediately above and a track giving access to an angler’s car park. The anglers hold access and fishing rights to the lake a short way further down the valley.

Parking and Approach

On the A661 just down from the Brown Hill roundabout (red diamond) where there is ample parking on the grass by a gated road/track. Don’t drive down the road – it is often locked and there is no exit at the far end. Follow the road/track to a footpath on the right. Cross the field and a beck. The blocks are in the wood on the right above the track and just below the public footpath 10-15 mins. Don’t follow the track past the gate

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