Hepburn Crags has received repeated rainfall over the past two weeks (43.4mm in 28 days, 10.5mm in the last 7 days) with rain again today (2.1mm) and more forecast every day through June 21st. The rock has had no meaningful drying window and will remain saturated internally despite any brief dry spells between showers.
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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