Climbing Area: Tongue House Wood
| Grid Reference: | SD 24000 97600 |
|---|---|
| Altitude: | 190m |
| Approach: | As for Tongue House High Close (D&W p113) but mid way between the two gates mentioned head rightwards over boggy ground to the woods boundary fence. Follow this rightwards to a hidden gate which leads uphill to a second gate, access to the crag is best gained beneath the barbed wire at the seventh fence panel down from the second gate. Time 25 mins |
| Aspect: | SW |
A hidden slabby wall of quality rough rock lying within the boundary fence of the wood some 60m below Tongue House lower slab. The climbs are surprisingly open and sunny given its location. Descent: Scramble down to the left. Routes are described left to right .
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