Rothley
Area Description
A popular roadside venue consisting of a large crag and several boulders. Great for traverses and a good range of problems to suit all abilities, although in places it can be very sharp.
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Rock: Sandstone
Aspect: Altitude: 200m Walk-In: minutes Problem quality:
Route quality:
Access: CRoW. Please park sensibly. |
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Location and Approach
From the A696 Newcastle to Otterburn Road: Turn off for Cambo and on to Scot's Gap. Turn right in the village and follow the road for two miles until the crag a ppears on the right. Park in a layby on the bend (room for two cars) or at the crossroads beyond the crag.
Public Transport: A couple of hours from Belsay bus stop.
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New Problems
New problems since the latest guidebook (2000):
- Disclaimer (7b)
Short arete 50m right of the aretes area. A low and awkward sit start leads to a dynamic snatch for a sharp mono.
Chris Graham 2005
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Full Problem List
| 7b | Disclaimer |
| 7a | Hanging Arete Sit Start |
| AB's Arete | |
| Yorkshire 8a | |
| Workie Ticket | |
| 6c | AB's Problem |
| 6b+ | Hanging Arete |
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