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Climbing

Gritstone outcrops

Gritstone outcrops are scattered throughout the Dales with some the best known being those in the southern Dales, such as Crookrise, Rylstone and Eastby. The main gritstone edges mostly have short traditional routes and boulder problems on a variety of buttresses. The grade range is wide with climbs suited to beginner and expert often located side by side. 

Limestone cliffs and bolted routes

The dominant rock type of the Yorkshire Dales is limestone. There are many climbable cliffs here include the intimidating 'big three' of Kilnsey, Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. The limestone cliffs have both traditional and modern sport climbing on crags which include some of the hardest climbs in the country. In recent years the addition of new bolted routes have increased the popularity of a number of venues including Trow Gill, Robin Proctor's Scar and Giggleswick.

Bird protection

During the bird nesting season there are also a number of effective voluntary restrictions to protect breeding raven and peregrines. These are advertised on the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) website and some have on-site notices.

Indoor climbing walls

On a wet day the nearest indoor climbing walls are at Ingleton and Harrogate.

Call in the experts

Find a list of instructors and guides who can take you climbing, caving, canoeing and more >

Places to eat

Great places to eat and enjoy a locally brewed beer

Maps of the Dales

Collection of useful maps of the Yorkshire Dales

Essential visitor info

How to get here, where to stay and more.

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