Hepburn Crags has had 5 consecutive dry days following moderate rain (4.7mm on Aug 9), with warm temperatures (up to 29.9°C) and steady winds on an exposed hilltop — conditions are well beyond the minimum drying threshold. The rock should be thoroughly dry today and tomorrow, though rain is forecast from August 17 onward.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Site Details
An often-overlooked west-facing sandstone bouldering venue near Chillingham, with excellent views over the Cheviots. The grippy Fell Sandstone and exposed hilltop position give reasonable drying in a dry spell. Multiple sectors spread across the hillside offer a range of grades. A peaceful alternative to the busier coastal venues. Park at the Forestry Commission car park above Hepburn Farm (NE66 4EG) and follow the track past the gate.
- Rock Type
- Sandstone
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 165m
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- W
- Problems
- 60
- Boulder Grades
- Font 3 – Font 7b
- Access
- CRoW Open Access
- Approach
- 15 min
Site Data
- Name
- Hepburn Crags
- County
- Northumberland
- Rock Type
- Sandstone
- Climbing Types
- Bouldering
- Aspects
- W
- Wind Exposure
- Exposed
- Altitude
- 165m
- Latitude
- 55.517
- Longitude
- -1.887
- OS Grid Ref
- —
- Access Type
- CRoW Open Access
- Approach Time
- 15 min
- Problem Count
- 60
- Route Count
- —
- Boulder Grades
- Font 3 – Font 7b
- Trad Grades
- —
- Tidal
- No
- Parking Notes
- Forestry Commission car park above Hepburn Farm (NE66 4EG). Follow the track past the gate.
- Condition Notes
- —
- ID
- 4a58253f-bcc7-4a7b-a546-b41fb10e836d
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