Warning Pikes Crag Abseil. The abseil route, which is sometimes used, down the front of Pikes Crag and which starts from the top of Juniper Buttress, now passes through an area of rockfall. The second abseil is the one that passes the rockfall, which looks like it is quite extensive. The rockfall can be avoided […]

There has been a substantial rockfall in the vicinity of the second belay of Original Route on Raven Crag, the large pinnacle belay is no more. This belay is also shared by Holly Tree Traverse and Oak Tree Wall. The area is very unstable and further falls are probable threatening the path below the crag. […]

DANGER – Middle Earth – F7b    –  Bramcrag Wall – 3rd bolt missing In June 2023 the rock failed at the 3rd bolt causing a ground fall. The condition of the rock is unknown and the route is not known to be climbable. DANGER – Bramcrag Quarry is unstable. Bramcrag Wall should be treated with […]

The Rock-Climbing Guidebook, to the Duddon & Wrynose area has just been published. 1300+ routes with something for climbers of all abilities. One of a popular series of series of guides for rock-climbers, The Duddon & Wrynose guide from the FRCC covers both the Duddon Valley and the popular crags accessed from Wrynose Pass. The […]

Over the years a very good system has evolved that places climbing restrictions on certain crags, scrambles and boulders in the Lake District. The restrictions are often shown by on-site signs but not always and it is important to check the Regional Access Database before going to a crag. These restrictions are normally in place […]

Following a substantial rockfall from above Car Park Crag (GR 255 179), near Grange – after inspection and due to consideration about the possibility of further similar rockfalls the National Trust have closed the right-hand side of the car park below the crag. This car park is used by climbers going to the crag above […]

The BMC Regional Access Database (RAD app) provides the latest access information to crags: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/RAD/?utm_source=BMC+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=159620087c-RAD_email_easter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_06481fa93e-159620087c-2049301&goal=0_06481fa93e-159620087c-2049301

Well it has finally happened, the huge block that has been slowly moving for some years collapsed at about 2pm this afternoon  (26 November). The fall site has not been investigated and there is ongoing rockfall so it is best to avoid the area. After the rockfall, note the large scar.   Routes lost   […]

There is now an automated monitoring system on the North Buttress of Castle Rock in Thirlmere to measure crack widening of the unstable block at the top of the crag. This is a continuation of the long-term observations collected by a local FRCC member since May 2012. Recent measurements show an acceleration in the rate […]