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HELM CRAG
(Jackdaw Crag)

 

Rock Type Rhyolite
Access Park at the normal Lion & the Lamb car park, just outside Grasmere. Follow the road, then path on the normal way up the fell. Just as you start up the fell you should be able to see the crag 100m or so above you, slightly to the left.
Comments Like with most crags, it is steep, solid, and fairly clean. It is best as an evening venue on a long summer day.

The descent is off either side of the crag, although the right side is best.

Best Routes

Holly Tree Crack, 36m, MS. Way hard for the grade, pic below.

Green Light, 23m, HVS 5a.

Users Opinions

Best 3 Climbs

Holly Tree Crack, MS, 3 votes
Bentley, VD, 1 votes
Green Light*, HVS 5a, 0 votes

Worst Climb

Holly Tree Crack, MS, 3 votes

Boldest Climb

Holly Tree Crack, MS, 1 votes

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Guide Book Langdale by Fell & Rock Climbing Club
Local Facilities Lots of ice cream shops, pubs, etc.. down in Grasmere.