| Rock Type | Granite | ||
| Access | The crag is on
the east side of the valley between the Ladore hotel, and the Borrowdale
hotel. Roughly 5km from Keswick. The farm below the crag has opened a
small car park for the crag. This is not sign posted, it is simply the
next yard after passing the crag, while traveling away from Keswick. The
farm has also opened a small cafe in a barn. From the car park it is
simply a minutes stroll up to the crag behind.
If the car park is full, there is very limited space available on the road, then you will need to park in the car park 1.5 km north. |
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| Comments | Shepherds crag
is a very popular crag, with individuals and groups. This has made some of
the easier lines smooth and slippery. Also there is quite bad ground
erosion at the top and bottom. Litter is a problem that cannot be
tolerated.
The rock is generally very clean, and very sound. |
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| Best Routes | Brown Crag
Grooves, 57m, E1 5b.
Brown Slabs Crack, 30m, VS 4b. The top is often covered with ants. Ardus, 42m, MVS 4b. Slabby groove, corner, then wall. Eve, 40m, VS 4c. Made even better by doing the first pitch of Adam at 4c. Top pitch below right. True North, 40m, E2 5c. Thin climbing up a hanging slab. Kransic Crack, 22m, VS 4c. Excellent and varied, good protection. Below left Little Chamonix, 70m, VD. A true classic. |
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| Comments | Comment System Offline | ||
| Guide Book | Borrowdale by Fell & Rock Climbing Club | ||
| Local Facilities | The farm below the crag serves hot and cold meals, ice creams, and cold drinks. | ||
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