Ravensheugh
Area Description
A superb crag situated high in the Simonside hills, Ravensheugh has long been host to many spectacular routes. More recently attention has turned to its excellent bouldering which is often of a highball nature.
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Rock: Sandstone
Aspect: North-West Altitude: 400m Walk-In: 50 minutes Problem quality: 
Route quality: 
Access: CRoW. No known problems |
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Location and Approach
From Rothbury town: Cross the river Coquet, taking a right turn and then another at a t-junction. Follow this road for 2 miles to a left turn signposted for a Forestry Comission car park. Follow the road and turn right to park in the car park. Follow instructions as for Simonside, passing under the crag and bearing right at a fork. When the path ends, cross a fence and walk straight across the moor to reach the crag.
Public Transport: You can cycle out of Rothbury if you are very fit.
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New Problems
New problems since the latest guidebook (2000):
- The Magician (8a)
The spectacular arete left of The Plumber is taken direct with great difficulty.
Andrew Earl 2007 - Check Out Me Pipes (7c+)
A short powerful roof.
Andrew Earl 2007 - Penfold (7b+)
The superb direct start to T.C.
Andrew Earl 2007 - The Duergar (7a+)
The arete 50 metres right of Penfold has a tricky and highball finish...bring mats!
Chris Graham 2007
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