An easily reached cliff, from roadside parking near the high point of the A635 Holmfirth to Greenfield road. It is south facing and has a worthy selection of routes through it is inclined to be a little gritty after rain due to the slope directly above the cliff. The chaotic state of the terrain below the cliff reveals that it was formed by a landslip and it has been suggested that Falling Stones might be better name for the place though the central section of the cliff has stood in its present form for quite a time. The slope above the cliff is not the crisp clean top of the Eastern Edges; care required when setting up belays. Descents can be made round either edge of the cliff - again care required when wearing slick soled boots on steep grassy terrain. The best of the climbs here such as the fine line of Twin Crack Corner (VS 4b) the impressive Fairy Nuff (VS 4c) the devious Ocean Wall (E1 5b) and the pumpy Fallen Heros (E1 5b) would be lauded routes were they on the Eastern Edges; here you may have them to yourself.
Routes
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57 trad routes (HVD...E4) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
| Main Wall The main wall of the cliff is the show-piece of the place with many fine climbs on good rock. It... |
18 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 40 mins |
Windy Restricted Access |
| Fairy Nuff Area The main wall of the cliff is the show-piece of the place with many fine climbs on good rock. It... |
16 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 40 mins |
Windy Restricted Access |
| Tranquility Area Two short walls on separate tiers. Although the area looks a bit grotty at first acquaintance there... |
10 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 40 mins |
Windy Restricted Access |
| Ocean Wall Area The Standing Stones reserve one of the best bits of rock until last. Tucked away on the far right,... |
13 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 40 mins |
Windy Restricted Access |
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