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