Yorkshire Sport Climbing
Most of the newly developed ‘steady’ sport routes in Yorkshire are documented in the recently updated York Sport 2025. However, the pace of development means that new crags and routes will appear from time to time.
Developments of this kind plus replacement and new lines on the major crags are supported by the Yorkshire Bolt Fund. Please feel free to contribute if you wish.
Contributions can be made via Paypal (just search Paypal Yorkshire Bolt Fund) or better still, as they take a cut, by bank transfer to the bolt fund account at Sort Code 53-70-00 Account Number 24433764. If you make a contribution of around £15 and then email Dave Musgrove at davemusgrove7b@gmail.com he will post a copy to you.
Also available at some walls and shops inc Needlesport, Inglesport, Big Depot.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of mountain limestone the developing areas may have, or be close to, some loose rock ( usually noted in the script) and may require the necessary experience and be approached with the care due to such locations.
Development since publication can be downloaded below:
General Climbing is Dangerous – By choosing to climb at these crags you must accept responsibility for your own personal safety. You must make your own decision regarding the condition of any fixed equipment. Neither the first ascensionists nor, the author accept responsibility for the condition of any fixed equipment. The inclusion of a climbing area or climb in this guidebook does not mean that there is public right of access. Climbers should be aware that, on some of the climbs, there can be uncomfortably long run-outs and inconsistent grading, gear can fail, rock can fail and falls can result in injury. Test all holds and always wear a helmet.
Replacement of fixed gear is a costly and time-consuming exercise so please lower or top-rope off your own quick draws. By doing this you will extend the life of the equipment considerably.
House Keeping If you tick-up a climb then brush the marks off after you have climbed it. Take the time to clean chalk and dirt off holds with a soft brush, it will be appreciated by the next team. Clean your shoes before you climb, limestone is soft and polishes easily, grit and dust on your climbing shoes contribute greatly to this. Limestone crags can seep after prolonged rain. Limestone is also weaker when wet so avoid climbing on wet holds.
If you need to make a toilet stop, go away from the crag and the tracks.
Several of these new crags are very short but seem to be proving popular. It is certain that some of the grades will be inaccurate since the routes will have had few ascents.
Unknown Stones 